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How to get fromHayward to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Hayward to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Hayward Station to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 11m
    $98–188

  2. Drive  222.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hayward to Pismo Beachcar car 222.6 mi
    3h 52m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 19m
    $51–87

  4. BART, fly, bus

    1. Take the subway from Hayward to West Oaklandsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    5h 56m
    $176–404

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    9h 17m
    $50–112

Hayward to Pismo Beach by subway, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Hayward Station to Pismo Beach via San Jose and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 19m.

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