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How to get fromSanta Monica to Bishopby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Bishop by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus Mmx / ...
    8h 12m
    $460–471

  2. Drive 264.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Bishopcar car 264.6 mi
    4h 44m
    $49–70

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane LAX - BIH
    6h 7m
    $71–345

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395 Route South / ...
    9h 13m
    $50–75

Santa Monica to Bishop by tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Main Lodge, Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, and Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bishop Airport (BIH) 3 times a day.

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