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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 25m
    $122–219

  2. Drive 253.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hercules to Pismo Beachcar car 253.7 mi
    4h 27m
    $47–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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
    10h 40m
    $80–121

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from John Muir Parkway at San Pablo Ave Southbound to Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31bus bus
    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 51m
    $167–423

  5. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    10h 50m
    $65–134

Hercules to Pismo Beach by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Hercules, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Muir Parkway at San Pablo Ave Southbound to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31, San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 10h 40m.

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