There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 58m$123–213Drive 241 mi
cheapest- Drive from Berkeley to Pismo Beachcar 241 mi
4h 14m$44–64Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 34m$89–127BART, fly
- Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
5h 42m$164–419
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Downtown Berkeley and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Berkeley and Pismo Beach is 260 miles. The road distance is 242.4 miles.
The best way to get from Berkeley to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Berkeley to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Berkeley to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Berkeley to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Berkeley to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $11–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Berkeley to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Berkeley to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Pismo Beach is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Berkeley to Pismo Beach.
There are 219+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.