What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Bishop?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Bishop is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Bishop?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Bishop is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $55 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Bishop?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Bishop. However, there are services departing from San Jose Park and Ride and arriving at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Northstar Village Gate # 7 and Reno - Tahoe International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from San Jose to Bishop?

The distance between San Jose and Bishop is 262 miles. The road distance is 281.3 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose to Bishop without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Bishop without a car is to bus which takes 12h 47m and costs $220 - $250.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Bishop?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from San Jose to Bishop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Bishop bus from?

San Jose to Bishop bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from San Jose Park and Ride station.

Where does the San Jose to Bishop bus arrive?

San Jose to Bishop bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Bishop?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Bishop is 281 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from San Jose to Bishop.

Where can I stay near Bishop?

There are 24+ hotels available in Bishop.

San Jose to Bishop - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, plane, bus, and BART

There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Bishop by train, plane, bus, subway, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Caltrain, fly
best
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane SFO - BIH
3h 36m
$56–262
Drive 279.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Jose to Bishopcar 279.7 mi
6h 8m
$51–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus
2. Take the bus from Northstar Village Gate # 7 to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
12h 47m
$229–249
BART, train, bus
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway
2. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain
3. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
15h 17m
$105–208
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to West Oaklandsubway
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
13h 28m
$78–135
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
4. Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
13h 33m
$69–134

San Jose to Bishop by subway, train, and bus

7Weekly Services

15h 17mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from San Jose to Bishop.

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Distance: 260.3 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Northstar Village Gate # 7, Reno Tahoe International Airport, and Reno - Tahoe International Airport in around 12h 47m.

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