What is the cheapest way to get from Bishop to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Bishop to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bishop to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Bishop to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $65 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Bishop and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Bishop to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street and arriving at Santa Barbara via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Bishop to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Bishop and Santa Barbara is 233 miles. The road distance is 308.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bishop to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Bishop to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bishop to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Bishop to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bishop to Santa Barbara bus from?

Bishop to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street station.

Bus or fly from Bishop to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Bishop to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Bishop to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Bishop to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway station.

Can I drive from Bishop to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishop to Santa Barbara is 309 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Bishop to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 194+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Bishop to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane BIH - SBA
4h 56m
$68–356
Drive 306.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bishop to Santa Barbaracar 306.8 mi
5h 48m
$56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395 Route South
2. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 55m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain
3. Take the train from Burbank to Santa Barbaratrain
10h 11m
$76–101

Bishop Airport (BIH) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

13Weekly Planes

5h 38mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bishop to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 231.9 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

United Airlines flies from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Santa Barbara via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop in around 9h 55m.

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