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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 48m
    $110–198

  2. Drive 202 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milpitas to Pismo Beachcar car 202 mi
    3h 31m
    $37–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    9h 10m
    $52–80

  4. BART, fly

    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Daly Citysubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    6h 23m
    $170–429

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    8h 49m
    $57–123

Milpitas to Pismo Beach by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main & Serra to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via 2nd & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, North County Transit Center, and Government Center in around 9h 10m.

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