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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Pismo Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MSP - SBP
    9h 40m
    $114–487

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beachbus bus
    2d 5h

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    2d 11h
    $916–1,944

  4. Drive 1,978.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Pismo Beachcar car 1,978.1 mi
    33h 17m
    $361–522

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MSP - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 44m
    $152–615

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    12h 37m
    $210–517

  7. Fly to Santa Maria Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)plane plane MSP - SMX
    9h 47m
    $175–557

  8. Train via Portland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 20h
    $914–1,858

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,612 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Pismo Beach via Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach in around 2d 5h.

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