There are 4 ways to get from Burlingame to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekend
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 9m$113–199Drive 229.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burlingame to Pismo Beachcar 229.1 mi
3h 57m$42–61Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 44m$69–105Fly, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
5h 10m$164–397
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlingame to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Burlingame to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlingame to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from California Dr & Broadway and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via San Jose, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Burlingame to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Broadway Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Burlingame and Pismo Beach is 246 miles. The road distance is 230.5 miles.
The best way to get from Burlingame to Pismo Beach without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 7h 9m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Burlingame to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Burlingame to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Burlingame to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Broadway Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Burlingame to Pismo Beach is to Caltrain and train which takes 7h 9m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Burlingame, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Pismo Beach via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- 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
- $24–170
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
Burlingame to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Burlingame to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlingame to Pismo Beach is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Burlingame to Pismo Beach.
There are 221+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.