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How to get fromCapitola to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Capitola to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 6m
    $84–151

  2. Drive 169.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Capitola to Pismo Beachcar car 169.8 mi
    3h 1m
    $31–45

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    9h 9m
    $37–81

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Capitola to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MRY - SBP
    6h 30m
    $162–358

  5. Line 73 bus, line 28 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Ave & Monterey Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus 10S
    9h 23m
    $46–81

Capitola to Pismo Beach by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Ave & Monterey Ave to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 9h 23m.

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