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How to get fromMadera to Pismo Beachby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Madera to Pismo Beach by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train
    8h 4m
    $118–201

  2. Drive 156.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madera to Pismo Beachcar car 156.2 mi
    3h 27m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus
    11h 23m
    $114–173

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  • Distance: 268.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Madera, CA to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Gilroy, Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 11h 23m.

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