There are 4 ways to get from Gilroy to Pismo Beach by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
5h 16m$83–144Drive 165.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gilroy to Pismo Beachcar 165.5 mi
2h 52m$31–44Bus, train via Paso Robles
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
7h 18m$36–74Bus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 25m$45–74
Gilroy to Pismo Beach by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Salinas, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Gilroy and Pismo Beach is 175 miles. The road distance is 166.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 16m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Gilroy to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Gilroy to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Gilroy to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Pismo Beach is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Gilroy to Pismo Beach.
There are 202+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Salinas, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 7h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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