There are 8 ways to get from Memphis to Pismo Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane MEM - SBP
9h 59m$143–656Bus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
47h 36m$339–556Bus, train via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain
2d 8h$630–1,468Drive 1,923.5 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Pismo Beachcar 1,923.5 mi
30h 46m$351–508Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane MEM - SBA
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
12h$171–714Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MEM - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
13h 13m$309–1,316Fly to Santa Maria Airport
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)plane MEM - SMX
21h 8m$174–806Bus, train
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain
3d 1h$700–1,608
Memphis (MEM) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Pismo Beach is to fly which costs $140 - $700 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Pismo Beach is to fly which takes 9h 59m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Memphis Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 36m.
The distance between Memphis and Pismo Beach is 1766 miles. The road distance is 1934.8 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus which takes 47h 36m and costs $330 - $600.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Memphis to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Memphis to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Pismo Beach is to fly which takes 9h 59m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $600 and takes 47h 36m.
Memphis to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Pismo Beach is 2h behind Memphis. It is currently 9:25 PM in Memphis and 7:25 PM in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Pismo Beach via Memphis Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 47h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Memphis to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Memphis to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Memphis to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Pismo Beach is 1935 miles. It takes approximately 30h 46m to drive from Memphis to Pismo Beach.
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