There are 5 ways to get from Bishop to San Francisco by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BIH - SFO
1h 51m$49–234Bus via South Lake Tahoe
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus 395 Route North / ...
- Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th Stbus Heavenly Ski Lodge
8h 21m$233–275Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus 395 Route North / ...
- Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
14h 13m$112–212Drive 293.9 mi
- Drive from Bishop to San Franciscocar 293.9 mi
6h 11m$54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus 395 Route North / ...
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
11h 45m$72–124
Bishop to San Francisco by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bishop to San Francisco is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bishop to San Francisco is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $45 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Bishop to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street and arriving at San Francisco - 16th St via Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Bishop and San Francisco is 240 miles. The road distance is 295.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bishop to San Francisco without a car is to bus via South Lake Tahoe which takes 8h 21m and costs $230 - $280.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Bishop to San Francisco, including transfers.
Bishop to San Francisco 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 San Francisco is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $45 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via South Lake Tahoe, which costs $230 - $280 and takes 8h 21m.
Bishop to San Francisco bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bishop to San Francisco is 296 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Bishop to San Francisco.
What companies run services between Bishop, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Bishop Airport (BIH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to San Francisco - 16th St via Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395 and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 8h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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 Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $104
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 835+ hotels available in San Francisco.








