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How to get fromChowchilla to Pismo Beachby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chowchilla to Pismo Beach by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train
    10h 18m
    $149–236

  2. Drive  172.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chowchilla to Pismo Beachcar car 172.4 mi
    3h 44m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    12h 8m

  4. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    12h 37m

  5. Bus via Santa Maria Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 44m

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  • Distance: 286.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 18m

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

You can take a bus from R.C. Wisener Park - 2nd & Trinity to Pismo Beach via Madera Bus Stop, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 12h 8m.

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