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How to get fromGrand Junction to Pismo Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Junction to Pismo Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane GJT - SBP
    9h 14m
    $73–376

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    26h 36m

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    33h 14m
    $778–1,193

  4. Drive  911.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Pismo Beachcar car 911.9 mi
    14h 57m
    $167–241

  5. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MTJ - SBP
    8h 53m
    $78–370

  6. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane GJT - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 20m
    $86–424

  7. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ASE - SBP
    11h 45m
    $85–389

  8. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MTJ - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    11h 4m
    $149–410

Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 741 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Pismo Beach via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 26h 36m.

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