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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Bishop?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Bishop. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street via Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Bishop?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Bishop is 398 miles. The road distance is 308.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Bishop without a car is to bus which takes 9h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Santa Barbara to Bishop, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Bishop?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Bishop is to bus which takes 9h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $360 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Bishop bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Bishop bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Bishop?

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

Where can I stay near Bishop?

There are 23+ hotels available in Bishop.

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

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

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
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395 Route South
9h 54m
Drive 306.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Bishopcar 306.8 mi
5h 48m
$56–81
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtraktrain
2. Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
10h 40m
$76–163
Fly
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane SBA - BIH
8h 22m
$66–356

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

15Weekly Planes

7h 27mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Bishop.

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Distance: 395.3 mi
Duration: 9h 54m

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

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 9h 54m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bishop Airport (BIH) twice daily.

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