There are 7 ways to get from Watsonville to Bishop by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus
- Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
15h 2m$168–202Drive 305.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watsonville to Bishopcar 305.1 mi
6h 38m$56–81Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain
- 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
19h 13m$139–284Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane MRY - BIH
9h 33m$58–312Bus via Mojave
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Delanobus
- Take the bus from Delano to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center 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
15h 23m$83–137Bus, train
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
16h 52m$72–154Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane SFO - BIH
5h 43m$92–310
Watsonville to Bishop by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Bishop is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Bishop is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $90 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Bishop. However, there are services departing from E Beach & Union and arriving at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Front, San Jose Park and Ride, Stateline Transit Center and Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
The distance between Watsonville and Bishop is 492 miles. The road distance is 306.9 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Bishop without a car is to bus which takes 15h 2m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 15h 2m to get from Watsonville to Bishop, including transfers.
Watsonville to Bishop bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Bishop is to bus which takes 15h 2m and costs $160 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $320 and takes 9h 33m.
Watsonville to Bishop bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Bishop is 307 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Watsonville to Bishop.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Bishop, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, Stateline Transit Center, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 in around 15h 2m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Bishop Airport (BIH) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Bishop Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Bishop Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Bishop Airport via Los Angeles, San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bishop Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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