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

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There are 4 ways to get from Modesto to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 46m
    $119–208

  2. Drive 219 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Modesto to Pismo Beachcar car 219 mi
    4h 18m
    $40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    11h 58m
    $126–201

  4. Bus, BART, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    7h 53m
    $170–429

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Pismo Beach via ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Pismo Beach via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 11h 58m.

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