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How to get fromDavis to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or subway

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Davis to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 34m
    $125–236

  2. Drive  297.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Davis to Pismo Beachcar car 297.5 mi
    5h 9m
    $55–79

  3. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SMF - SBP
    8h 4m
    $204–608

  4. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    7h 15m
    $191–438

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SMF - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 9m
    $232–496

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    9h 57m
    $232–787

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Davis to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $80–190 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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