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

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There are 5 ways to get from Folsom to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, subway, tram, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 51m
    $222–342

  2. Drive  305.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folsom to Pismo Beachcar car 305.6 mi
    5h 31m
    $56–81

  3. Fly Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SMF - SBP
    8h 52m
    $206–612

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

    1. Take the train from Sacramento 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
    9h 23m
    $216–484

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

    1. Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Stationtram tram
    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
    4. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus bus
    8h 37m
    $234–500

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

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 51m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 2 hours.

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