There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to Tehachapi by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, 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 Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain AV Line
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus 100
5h 25mDrive 85.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Van Nuys to Tehachapicar 85.7 mi
2h 1m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
5h 32m$19–34
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Victory / Van Nuys and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Los Angeles and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Tehachapi is 123 miles. The road distance is 86.2 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Van Nuys to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Van Nuys to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles station.
Van Nuys to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Tehachapi is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Van Nuys to Tehachapi.
There are 15+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Victory / Van Nuys to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Chandler / Lankershim, Los Angeles, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide













