There are 4 ways to get from Elk Grove to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
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 Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
10h 47m$253–369Drive 281.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk Grove to Pismo Beachcar 281.9 mi
5h 4m$49–70Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 14mFly
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SMF - SBP
8h 25m$72–288
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk Grove to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Sacramento, CA and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Elk Grove station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from CRC Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Elk Grove and Pismo Beach is 362 miles. The road distance is 283.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs $250 - $370.
It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Elk Grove to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Elk Grove to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
Elk Grove to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs $250 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $290 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $180–280 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Sacramento, CA, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 12h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Elk Grove to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Elk Grove to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Pismo Beach is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Elk Grove to Pismo Beach.
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