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

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Pismo Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane AUS - SBP
    9h 17m
    $103–487

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza 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
    41h 56m
    $299–486

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    42h 26m
    $448–986

  4. Drive  1,523.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Pismo Beachcar car 1,523.7 mi
    24h 51m
    $279–402

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane AUS - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 22m
    $121–565

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    11h 20m
    $331–686

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAT - SBP
    10h 40m
    $136–576

  8. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    12h 11m
    $229–467

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,403.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guadalupe/4th to Pismo Beach via 5203 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay H, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 41h 56m.

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