There are 3 ways to get from Modesto Station to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
11h 18m$111–210Drive 220.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Modesto Station to Pismo Beachcar 220.9 mi
4h 26m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
13h 30m$99–159
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modesto Station to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto Station to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto Station station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Modesto Bus Stop, Bakersfield and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Modesto Station station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Modesto Station and Pismo Beach is 316 miles. The road distance is 222.2 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto Station to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Modesto Station to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Modesto Station to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto Station to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Modesto Station to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Modesto Station, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av to Pismo Beach via Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av to Pismo Beach via Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, Modesto Bus Stop, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 13h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
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- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
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- Ace
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
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- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
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- Greyhound
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
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- Greyhound
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
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- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Modesto Station to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Modesto Station to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto Station to Pismo Beach is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Modesto Station to Pismo Beach.
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