There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Bishop by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Fly
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane PSP - BIH
5h 24m$122–448Drive 315.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Desert to Bishopcar 315.8 mi
5h 33m$58–84Bus, train via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown 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 28m$111–166Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- 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 33m$66–101Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak 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
12h 35m$75–115Bus, train #3
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus
- 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
13h 36m$66–103Bus
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station 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
15h 26m$98–152
Palm Desert to Bishop by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Bishop is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Bishop is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $120 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Bishop. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles, Bakersfield Amtrak and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
The distance between Palm Desert and Bishop is 282 miles. The road distance is 317.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Bishop without a car is to bus and train via San Bernardino which takes 12h 28m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Palm Desert to Bishop, including transfers.
Palm Desert to Bishop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Bishop is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $120 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 15h 26m.
Palm Desert to Bishop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Bishop is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Palm Desert to Bishop.
What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Bishop, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Bishop Airport (BIH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway in around 15h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Bishop Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–950
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Bishop Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- 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
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- 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
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $28–40
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