There are 5 ways to get from Bishop to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane BIH - SBP
4h 41m$51–254Bus
- 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 Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus
13h 5m$116–182Bus, 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 Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain
13h 8m$112–209Drive 326.7 mi
- Drive from Bishop to San Luis Obispocar 326.7 mi
7h 6m$60–87Bus via San Luis Obispo
- 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 Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus
13h 40m$137–212
Bishop to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bishop to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bishop to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $50 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Bishop to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop and Santa Barbara Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Bishop and San Luis Obispo is 203 miles. The road distance is 328.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bishop to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Bishop to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Bishop to San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $50 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 13h 5m.
Bishop to San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo is 329 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Bishop to San Luis Obispo.
What companies run services between Bishop, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Bishop Airport (BIH) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from Bishop Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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 Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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