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How to get fromEl Cajon to Bishopby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Bishop by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane SAN - BIH
    6h 13m
    $68–337

  2. Drive  355.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Bishopcar car 355.7 mi
    6h 15m
    $65–94

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    12h 41m
    $78–156

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    13h 15m
    $66–114

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    15h
    $83–139

El Cajon to Bishop by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Bishop, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bishop Airport (BIH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway in around 15h.

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