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How to get fromAtlanta to Pismo Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Atlanta to Pismo Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ATL - SBP
    10h 58m
    $134–608

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    2d 7h

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,405–2,330

  4. Drive  2,300.7 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Pismo Beachcar car 2,300.7 mi
    37h 3m
    $380–549

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ATL - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    12h 49m
    $282–936

  6. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ATL - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 46m
    $152–666

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ATL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    13h 35m
    $290–398

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ATL - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    14h 31m
    $594–876

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ATL - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    15h 11m
    $282–638

  10. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    15h 47m
    $394–710

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,081.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Pismo Beach via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 2d 7h.

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