There are 4 ways to get from Lodi to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
9h 50m$119–214Drive 261.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lodi to Pismo Beachcar 261.5 mi
4h 42m$48–69Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 14m$94–141Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
13h 21m$82–162
Lodi to Pismo Beach by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lodi to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lodi to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lodi station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Lodi Amtrak Station and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Stockton, San Jose, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Lodi station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Lodi and Pismo Beach is 313 miles. The road distance is 263.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lodi to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Lodi to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Lodi to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Lodi to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
The best way to get from Lodi to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 11h 14m.
What companies run services between Lodi, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Pismo Beach via Stockton, Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Stockton, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 11h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- Ace
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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More Questions & Answers
Lodi to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Lodi to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Lodi to Pismo Beach is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Lodi to Pismo Beach.
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