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Bus from Tehachapi to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Tehachapi to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Tehachapi to Los Angeles usually takes around 6 hours and 9 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 7 minutes.
| Distance | 76 mi (122 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 7m |
| Cheapest price | $25.00 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Tehachapi to Los Angeles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Tehachapi to Los Angeles. Amtrak Thruway is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 6h 9m | $25.52 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Tehachapi to Los Angeles start at $25. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Tehachapi to Los Angeles
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 9 minutes to cover the 76 miles from Tehachapi to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 7 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Tehachapi to Los Angeles for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Tehachapi to Los Angeles. It leaves the station in Tehachapi at 2:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Tehachapi to Los Angeles. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Tehachapi to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at $46.55.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tehachapi?
Main departure station: Tehachapi Park and Ride
Most buses depart from the main station in Tehachapi.
All bus stations in Tehachapi:
Tehachapi Park and Ride
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
All buses from Tehachapi arrive at one main station in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
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