There are 5 ways to get from Bishop to El Cajon by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly
best- Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BIH - SAN
5h 58m$94–452Drive 355.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bishop to El Cajoncar 355.5 mi
6h 17m$65–94Bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
11h 39m$90–170Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
12h 27m$71–125Bus
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus
14h 52m$139–212
Bishop to El Cajon by bus, train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bishop to El Cajon is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Bishop to El Cajon is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Bishop to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, Santa Fe Depot and College Av & SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Bishop and El Cajon is 356 miles. The road distance is 357.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bishop to El Cajon without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 11h 39m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Bishop to El Cajon, including transfers.
Bishop to El Cajon bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street station.
The best way to get from Bishop to El Cajon is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 14h 52m.
Bishop to El Cajon bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bishop to El Cajon is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Bishop to El Cajon.
What companies run services between Bishop, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Bishop Airport (BIH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to El Cajon Transit Center via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 14h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Bishop Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Bishop Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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