What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Bishop?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Bishop is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Bishop?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Bishop is to bus and Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $95 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Bishop?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Bishop. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via San Jose Diridon, San Jose Park and Ride, Northstar Village Gate # 7 and Reno - Tahoe International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

How far is it from Salinas to Bishop?

The distance between Salinas and Bishop is 322 miles. The road distance is 308 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Bishop without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Bishop without a car is to bus via Reno Airport (RNO) which takes 15h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Bishop?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Salinas to Bishop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Bishop bus from?

Salinas to Bishop bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Bus or fly from Salinas to Bishop?

The best way to get from Salinas to Bishop is to bus via Reno Airport (RNO) which takes 15h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $320 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Salinas to Bishop bus arrive?

Salinas to Bishop bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Bishop?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Bishop is 308 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Salinas to Bishop.

Where can I stay near Bishop?

There are 23+ hotels available in Bishop.

Salinas to Bishop - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Salinas to Bishop by bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), 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.

Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane SFO - BIH
4h 53m
$99–334
Drive 306.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Bishopcar 306.2 mi
6h 47m
$56–81
Bus via Reno Airport (RNO)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus
3. Take the bus from Northstar Village Gate # 7 to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
15h 15m
Train, bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
17h 26m
$125–202
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane MRY - BIH
9h 8m
$61–320
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus
3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus
5. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
6. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus Mmx
15h 30m
$75–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas 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
15h 56m
$75–139

Salinas to Bishop by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

17h 26mAverage Duration

$125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Bishop, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Tamien Caltrain Station Lot, San Jose Park and Ride, Northstar Village Gate # 7, Reno Tahoe International Airport, and Reno - Tahoe International Airport in around 15h 15m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Bishop Airport (BIH) twice daily.

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