There are 5 ways to get from Bishop to Pismo Beach by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- 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 Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain
12h 42m$101–201Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane BIH - SBP
8h 28m$57–297Bus
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
- Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
15h 38m$92–135Drive 346.5 mi
- Drive from Bishop to Pismo Beachcar 346.5 mi
6h 45m$64–92Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane BIH - SBA
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
8h 32m$75–355
Bishop to Pismo Beach by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bishop to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bishop to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Bishop to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street and arriving at James Way & Highland via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala at Figueroa and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
The distance between Bishop and Pismo Beach is 475 miles. The road distance is 348.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bishop to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 42m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 12h 42m to get from Bishop to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Bishop to Pismo Beach 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 Pismo Beach is to bus which takes 15h 38m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $300 and takes 8h 28m.
Bishop to Pismo Beach 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 Pismo Beach is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Bishop to Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Bishop, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to James Way & Highland via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, Chapala at Figueroa, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 15h 38m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Bishop Airport (BIH) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Bishop Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Bishop Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Bishop Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Bishop Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Bishop Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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