There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Bishop by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak 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
11h 39m$104–168Train, bus via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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 10m$54–85Drive 335.2 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Bishopcar 335.2 mi
6h 3m$62–89Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane SAN - BIH
7h 15m$62–308Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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
14h 36mFly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane CLD - BIH
7h 14m$82–407
Encinitas to Bishop by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Bishop is to train and bus via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 which costs $50 - $85 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Bishop is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Bishop. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
The distance between Encinitas and Bishop is 390 miles. The road distance is 337.1 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Bishop without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 39m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Encinitas to Bishop, including transfers.
Encinitas to Bishop bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Bishop is to bus which takes 14h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $410 and takes 7h 14m.
Encinitas to Bishop bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Bishop is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Encinitas to Bishop.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Bishop, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway in around 14h 36m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Bishop Airport (BIH) 4 times a week.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Bishop Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Bishop Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Bishop Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- 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 Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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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