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How to get fromSan Francisco to Bishopby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Bishop by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane SFO - BIH
    2h 57m
    $55–264

  2. Drive 292.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Bishopcar car 292.7 mi
    6h 15m
    $54–78

  3. Bus via South Lake Tahoe

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    2. Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395 / ...
    9h 9m
    $233–279

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395 / ...
    14h 38m
    $111–212

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395 / ...
    11h 57m
    $71–123

San Francisco to Bishop by subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Bishop, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bishop Airport (BIH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge and Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 in around 9h 9m.

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