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How to get fromBishop to Palm Desertby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Bishop to Palm Desert by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 20m
    $68–106

  2. Drive  316.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bishop to Palm Desertcar car 316.6 mi
    5h 34m
    $58–84

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BIH - PSP
    6h 48m
    $120–432

  4. Bus, train via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 18m
    $77–118

  5. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 9m
    $97–136

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 52m
    $113–179

Bishop to Palm Desert by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420 mi
  • Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between Bishop, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 13h 52m.

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