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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Bishopby plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Bishop by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane SBA - BIH
    5h 53m
    $50–254

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395 Route South / ...
    10h 35m
    $106–157

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    10h 40m
    $77–133

  4. Drive 306.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Bishopcar car 306.8 mi
    5h 48m
    $56–81

Santa Barbara to Bishop by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Bishop, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bishop Airport (BIH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway in around 10h 35m.

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