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How to get fromColumbus to Pismo Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Columbus to Pismo Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane CMH - SBP
    11h 3m
    $164–708

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    2d 8h
    $397–751

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    2d 10h
    $775–1,742

  4. Drive 2,367.3 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Pismo Beachcar car 2,367.3 mi
    38h 34m
    $432–625

  5. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane CMH - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 2m
    $192–816

  6. Bus to Dayton, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane DAY - SBP
    14h 40m
    $188–728

  7. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    14h 6m
    $380–1,418

  8. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CMH - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    16h 7m
    $413–1,140

  9. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    2d 11h
    $820–1,871

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,107.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 3m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Pismo Beach via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 2d 8h.

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