There are 5 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Bishop by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, 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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane PSP - BIH
5h 56m$76–373Drive 302.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Bishopcar 302.6 mi
5h 21m$56–80Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
10h 11m$88–127Train, bus
- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
12h 6m$130–195Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 100
- Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
13h 8m
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Bishop Airport (BIH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Bishop is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Bishop is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Desert Hot Springs to Bishop. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs North and arriving at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Los Angeles, Bakersfield Amtrak and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Desert Hot Springs and Bishop is 286 miles. The road distance is 304.3 miles.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Bishop without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 11m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Desert Hot Springs to Bishop, including transfers.
Desert Hot Springs to Bishop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Palm Springs North station.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Bishop is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $75 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 8m.
Desert Hot Springs to Bishop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between Desert Hot Springs to Bishop is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Desert Hot Springs to Bishop.
What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Bishop, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Bishop Airport (BIH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Palm Springs North, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway in around 13h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Bishop Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–900
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Bishop Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (661) 862 5100
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
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