There are 3 ways to get from Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 43m$111–197Drive 176.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morgan Hill to Pismo Beachcar 176.3 mi
3h 3m$33–47Line 68 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Monterey & Main to San Jose Diridonbus 68
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h$64–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Monterey & Main and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via San Jose, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Morgan Hill Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Morgan Hill and Pismo Beach is 234 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.
The best way to get from Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Monterey & Main station.
Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can line 68 bus and bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Morgan Hill, 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 Monterey & Main to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 9h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Monterey & Main to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.
Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Morgan Hill to Pismo Beach.
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