There are 5 ways to get from Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, cable car, plane, bus, or train
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Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 56m$111–204Drive 245.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beachcar 245.9 mi
4h 19m$45–65Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 51m$122–172Cable car, fly, bus
- Take the cablecar from Taylor St & Bay St to Powell St & Market Stcablecar
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
5h 38m$174–410Train, bus
- Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
8h 54m$114–199
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Fishermans Wharf station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Chinatown - Rose Pak Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Fishermans Wharf and Pismo Beach is 263 miles. The road distance is 247.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beach without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 7h 56m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beach is to Caltrain and train which takes 7h 56m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Fishermans Wharf, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chinatown - Rose Pak Station to Pismo Beach via 4th St & King St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 56m. 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
- $24–170
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Cable car from Taylor St & Bay St to Powell St & Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
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 Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- 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
Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beach is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Fishermans Wharf to Pismo Beach.
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