There are 3 ways to get from Pasadena to Tehachapi by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), 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.
Train, bus
best- 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
5h 51mDrive 96.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pasadena to Tehachapicar 96.3 mi
2h 7m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
7h 31m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Holly and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Atlantic / Floral, Los Angeles and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Pasadena and Tehachapi is 135 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Pasadena to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Pasadena to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Pasadena to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Tehachapi is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Pasadena to Tehachapi.
There are 13+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Holly to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Atlantic / Floral, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 7h 31m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- (661) 862 5100
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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