There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tehachapi by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane LAX - BFL
- Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus
3h 18m$55–271Drive 104 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tehachapicar 104 mi
2h 21m$19–28Train, bus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus 100
6h 1mBus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
6h 5m$39–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Tehachapi104 mi
2h 21m
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Los Angeles Union Station and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Tehachapi is 161 miles. The road distance is 104.6 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tehachapi is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tehachapi.
There are 14+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 6h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Meadows Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
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/
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Tehachapi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Tehachapi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.