There are 5 ways to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Tehachapi by bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 27m$84–124Drive 240.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Tehachapicar 240.3 mi
3h 59m$44–64Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Las Vegas-LAS to Tehachapi240.3 mi
3h 59mFly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane LAS - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus
6h 52mFly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAS - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 4m$264–388
Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Tehachapi by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Harry Reid International and arriving at Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop via South Strip Transit Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Las Vegas Airport (LAS) and Tehachapi is 246 miles. The road distance is 241.7 miles.
The best way to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Tehachapi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Strip Transit Terminal station.
Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Tehachapi is 242 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Tehachapi.
There are 19+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Las Vegas Airport (LAS), USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–290
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Las Vegas-LAS to Tehachapi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Las Vegas Airport (LAS) and Tehachapi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









