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How to get fromFresno to Pismo Beachby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fresno to Pismo Beach by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train
    8h 38m
    $87–161

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fresno Community Hospital to Huronbus bus
    2. Drive from Coalinga to Mission & 14thcar car
    3. Take the bus from Mission & 14th to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    9h 34m
    $19–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    9h 18m
    $82–138

  4. Drive  143.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to Pismo Beachcar car 143.3 mi
    2h 50m
    $27–38

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  • Distance: 291.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Pismo Beach via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 9h 18m.

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