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How to get fromGolden Gate Bridge to Pismo Beachby unknown, ferry, train, bus, tram, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Pismo Beach by unknown, ferry, train, bus, tram, or plane

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  1. Travel, ferry, train

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    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain train
    8h 49m

  2. Travel, ferry, Caltrain, bus

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    11h

  3. Travel, ferry, tram, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    5. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    6h 10m

  4. Travel, ferry, tram, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    5. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus bus
    8h 26m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Golden Gate Bridge to Pismo Beach. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to San Luis Obispo, then take the taxi to Pismo Beach. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golden Gate Bridge to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Columbus Ave & Francisco St, Townsend St & 4th St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, North County Transit Center, and Government Center in around 11h.

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