There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bishop by plane, train, bus, rideshare, 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane LAX - BIH
4h 5m$69–339Drive 271.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bishopcar 271.1 mi
4h 47m$50–72Train, bus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395 Route South / ...
8h 52m$54–84Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Bishop271.1 mi
4h 47mBus
- 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
11h 55m$95–153
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bishop by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bishop is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bishop is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $65 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bishop. However, there are services departing from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal 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 11h 55m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Bishop is 241 miles. The road distance is 272.6 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bishop without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 52m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bishop, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bishop bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bishop is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $65 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 11h 55m.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bishop bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bishop is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bishop.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Bishop, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bishop Airport (BIH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bishop Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bishop Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- 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
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [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
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
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- 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
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Bishop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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