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

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There are 10 ways to get from Houston to Pismo Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane IAH - SBP
    9h 56m
    $105–479

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane HOU - SBP
    9h 24m
    $103–456

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    35h 2m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    42h 53m
    $1,015–1,567

  5. Drive  1,682.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Pismo Beachcar car 1,682.5 mi
    27h 26m
    $308–444

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane HOU - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 30m
    $121–514

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    12h 25m
    $169–486

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    12h 54m
    $251–519

  9. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane HOU - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    13h 32m
    $216–619

  10. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane HOU - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    13h 55m
    $230–707

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,554.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Pismo Beach via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 35h 2m.

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