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How to get fromCastro Valley to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Castro Valley to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Hayward Station to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 11m
    $115–210

  2. Drive 225.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castro Valley to Pismo Beachcar car 225.1 mi
    3h 56m
    $42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 19m
    $71–106

  4. BART, fly, bus

    1. Take the subway from Castro Valley to West Oaklandsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    5h 56m
    $166–424

  5. Bus via Paso Robles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    9h 16m
    $55–82

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    9h 17m
    $60–127

Castro Valley to Pismo Beach by subway and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Hayward Station to Pismo Beach via San Jose and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 19m.

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