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How to get fromGilroy to Pismo Beachby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    2. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 16m
    $73–134

  2. Bus, train via Paso Robles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    7h 20m
    $29–69

  3. Drive  165.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gilroy to Pismo Beachcar car 165.5 mi
    2h 52m
    $31–44

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 27m
    $34–54

Gilroy to Pismo Beach by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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 Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 7h 27m.

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