There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
5h 26m$82–143Drive 153.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Pismo Beachcar 153.6 mi
2h 44m$28–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
7h 30m$35–73Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 37m$39–63
Monterey to Pismo Beach by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Salinas, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Monterey and Pismo Beach is 165 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Monterey to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Monterey to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Monterey to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Pismo Beach is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Monterey to Pismo Beach.
There are 220+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.