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How to get fromHalf Moon Bay to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Half Moon Bay to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Caltrain, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 45m
    $114–202

  2. Drive 222.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Half Moon Bay to Pismo Beachcar car 222.1 mi
    4h 7m
    $41–59

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 15m
    $71–107

  4. Line 294 bus, Caltrain, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Main / Miramontes to 28th Ave & S El Camino Realbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    5h 55m
    $176–414

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Half Moon Bay to Pismo Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Half Moon Bay, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main / Miramontes to Pismo Beach via 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 45m.

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