There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Bishop by plane, bus, train, 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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane PSP - BIH
6h 40m$76–393Drive 300.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Bishopcar 300.6 mi
5h 17m$55–80Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palm Springs 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$73–112Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton 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 30m$115–177
Palm Springs to Bishop by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Bishop is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Bishop is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Bishop. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Bishop is 274 miles. The road distance is 302.4 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Bishop without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Palm Springs to Bishop, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Bishop bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Bishop is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $75 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 14h 30m.
Palm Springs to Bishop bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Bishop is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Palm Springs to Bishop.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Bishop, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Bishop Airport (BIH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway in around 14h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Bishop Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–950
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Bishop Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Bishop Airport via Los Angeles, San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- 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
- $5–8
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Amtrak
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