There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Beach to Bishop by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane SNA - BIH
4h 40m$108–403Drive 298.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Beach to Bishopcar 298.3 mi
5h 19m$55–79Train, bus
- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo 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
9h 48m$83–116Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- 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 44m$73–132
Laguna Beach to Bishop by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Beach to Bishop is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Beach to Bishop is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $100 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Beach to Bishop. However, there are services departing from Laguna Beach Layover and arriving at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Bakersfield Amtrak and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
The distance between Laguna Beach and Bishop is 274 miles. The road distance is 300.1 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Bishop without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Laguna Beach to Bishop, including transfers.
Laguna Beach to Bishop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Bishop is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $100 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 44m.
Laguna Beach to Bishop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Beach to Bishop is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Laguna Beach to Bishop.
What companies run services between Laguna Beach, CA, USA and Bishop, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Bishop Airport (BIH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Beach Layover to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway in around 13h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Bishop Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Bishop Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–850
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- 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
- (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 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
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