What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to Tehachapi?

The distance between the two cities is 36 miles (57 km).

Bus Bakersfield to Tehachapi from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bakersfield to Tehachapi on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	45m	4:50pm	Tehachapi, CA	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	45m	4:50pm	Tehachapi, CA	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	45m	4:50pm	Tehachapi, CA	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	45m	4:50pm	Tehachapi, CA	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Amtrak Station	45m	4:50pm	Tehachapi, CA	No tags

Get from Bakersfield to Tehachapi

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

45mAverage Duration

36 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $15

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bakersfield to Tehachapi by bus

What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to Tehachapi?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$13

11/24

$13

Today

$13

11/26

$13

11/27

$13

11/28

$13

11/29

$13

11/30

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The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Tehachapi was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bakersfield to Tehachapi, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $13 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Tehachapi based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-26.