There are 5 ways to get from Concord to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, train, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
8h 29m$115–217Drive 246.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Concord to Pismo Beachcar 246.7 mi
4h 16m$45–65Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 16m$86–131BART, fly
- Take the subway from Concord to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
6h 4m$176–421Train, bus
- Take the train from Martinez to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
11h 34m$75–167
Concord to Pismo Beach by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Concord to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Concord to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Concord station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from MacArthur BART Station and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Emeryville, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Concord to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Concord and arriving at San Luis Obispo via MacArthur and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Concord and Pismo Beach is 276 miles. The road distance is 248.1 miles.
The best way to get from Concord to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Concord to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Concord to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Concord to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Concord to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between Concord, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 6h.
- 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
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Concord to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $13–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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More Questions & Answers
Concord to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Concord to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Concord to Pismo Beach is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Concord to Pismo Beach.
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