There are 5 ways to get from Mystery Spot to Pismo Beach by bus, train, bus (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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hwy 17 & Pasatiempo Dr to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 4m$118–216Drive 174.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mystery Spot to Pismo Beachcar 174.8 mi
3h 8m$32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 17 & Pasatiempo Dr to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 35m$80–121Bus, train via Paso Robles
- Take the bus from Hwy 17 & Pasatiempo Dr to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
9h 8m$71–141Line 1 bus, line 28 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Soquel Dr to Watsonville Transit Centerbus 1
- Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus 28 / ...
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus 10S
9h 39m$63–126
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mystery Spot to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Mystery Spot to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mystery Spot to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Hwy 17 & Pasatiempo Dr and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via San Jose, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Mystery Spot and Pismo Beach is 246 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.
The best way to get from Mystery Spot to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 4m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Mystery Spot to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Mystery Spot to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Hwy 17 & Pasatiempo Dr station.
Mystery Spot to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mystery Spot to Pismo Beach is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Mystery Spot to Pismo Beach.
There are 201+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Mystery Spot, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mystery Spot to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Hwy 17 & Pasatiempo Dr, Diridon Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Hwy 17 & Pasatiempo Dr to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Hwy 17 & Pasatiempo Dr to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Hwy 17 & Pasatiempo Dr to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Soquel Dr to Watsonville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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