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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Pismo Beachby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to Pismo Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ABQ - SBP
    8h 2m
    $72–356

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    23h 36m
    $366–737

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    26h 23m
    $235–388

  4. Drive 917 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Pismo Beachcar car 917 mi
    15h 27m
    $168–242

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAF - SBP
    11h 7m
    $138–390

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    9h 57m
    $335–745

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ABQ - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 52m
    $90–424

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    10h 53m
    $468–816

  9. Train via Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    26h 15m
    $355–720

Albuquerque to Pismo Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 815.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Pismo Beach via Los Angeles and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 23h 36m.

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