There are 5 ways to get from Napa to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
10h 20m$199–308Drive 275 mi
cheapest- Drive from Napa to Pismo Beachcar 275 mi
4h 51m$51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus 29
- Take the bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 48mBus, BART, fly
- Take the bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus
- Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
6h 51m$176–333Bus, train
- Take the bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus 29
- Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
11h 22m$118–193
Napa to Pismo Beach by bus, subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Napa to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Napa to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Napa to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Redwood Park n Ride and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Emeryville, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Napa to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Suisun-Fairfield and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Napa and Pismo Beach is 324 miles. The road distance is 276.6 miles.
The best way to get from Napa to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Napa to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Napa to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Vine Transit, depart from Redwood Park n Ride station.
Napa to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Suisun-Fairfield station.
The best way to get from Napa to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $190 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Napa, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Soscol Gateway Transit Center to Pismo Beach via Suisun City Train Depot, Suisun-Fairfield, Oakland, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redwood Park n Ride to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via El Cerrito Del Norte Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, Emeryville, Emeryville, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 11h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–15
- Phone
- +1 707 251 2800
- Website
- Vine Transit
Bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Vine Transit
Bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Vine Transit
Bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Vine Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Napa to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Vine Transit, arrive at El Cerrito Del Norte Station.
Napa to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Napa to Pismo Beach is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Napa to Pismo Beach.
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