There are 9 ways to get from Union Square to Owens Valley by train, car, bus, plane or night bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train, drive
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Take the train from Richmond to Hanford
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Drive from The Barn, Exeter, CA to Owens Valley
Cheapest
Bus via Reno
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Take the bus from San Francisco to Reno
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Take the bus from Centennial Plaza Transit Center Stop "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
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Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
Train, bus
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Take the train from Richmond to Bakersfield
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Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
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Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
Train, bus via Coliseum
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Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Bakersfield
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Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
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Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
Bus
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Take the bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield
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Take the bus from Greyhound/18th St. to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
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Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
Drive
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Drive from Union Square to Owens Valley
Fly San Francisco to Bishop, bus
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Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Bishop (BIH)
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Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
Fly Oakland to Burbank, train, bus
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Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Burbank (BUR)
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Take the train from Downtown Burbank station to Lancaster station
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Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
Fly San Francisco to Bakersfield, night bus, bus
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Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield (BFL)
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Take the night bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
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Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Owens Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Union Square to Owens Valley is to fly and bus. Taking this option will cost $260 - $3,200 and takes 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Square to Owens Valley. However, there are services departing from Stockton St & Geary St and arriving at Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street via San Francisco, Centennial Plaza Transit Center Stop "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 and Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
The distance between Union Square and Owens Valley is 242 miles. The road distance is 336.9 miles.
The best way to get from Union Square to Owens Valley without a car is to bus via Reno which takes 14h 1m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 13h 45m to get from Union Square to Owens Valley, including transfers.
Union Square to Owens Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
The quickest flight from San Francisco Airport to Bishop Airport is the direct flight which takes 59 min.
Union Square to Owens Valley bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Square to Owens Valley is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Union Square to Owens Valley.

- Distance: 242.4 miles
- Duration: 13h 45m
What companies run services between Union Square, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Owens Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Union Square to Owens Valley via Stockton St & Geary St, Townsend St & 5 St, San Francisco, Reno, Centennial Plaza Transit Center Stop "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, and Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street in around 14h 1m.

- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $190

- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco to Bishop
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $490
Flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $490

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Hanford
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $210 - $290
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $95
- Business Seat
- $65 - $95
Train from Richmond to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $65
- Premium
- $220 - $310
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $80 - $120
- Business Seat
- $80 - $120
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $65
- Premium
- $220 - $310
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $80 - $130
- Business Seat
- $85 - $120

- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Downtown Burbank station to Lancaster station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $0 - $15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- children 5 and under with a paid adult
- $0
- Senior / Disabled / Medicare
- $6 - $8
- Student / Youth 6-18
- $7 - $11

- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $23 - $55
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $18 - $25

- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Centennial Plaza Transit Center Stop "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22 - $55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Adults 16-60
- $24 - $55
- Riders 60+, disabled, and Youth 5-15
- $22 - $50
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $12
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Adults 16-60
- $5 - $12
- Riders 60+, disabled, and Youth 5-15
- $4 - $11
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14 - $35
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Adults 16-60
- $15 - $35
- Riders 60+, disabled, and Youth 5-15
- $14 - $30
Bus from Bishop Airport to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4 - $11
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Adults 16-60
- $5 - $11
- Riders 60+, disabled, and Youth 5-15
- $4 - $10
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16 - $40
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Adults 16-60
- $18 - $40
- Riders 60+, disabled, and Youth 5-15
- $16 - $40

- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Greyhound/18th St. to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Website
- Kern Transit
Night bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Website
- Kern Transit

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $35 - $50
- Flexible
- $60 - $90
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