There are 3 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
4h 5m$173–244Drive 155.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beachcar 155.6 mi
2h 48m$28–40Fly
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane MRY - SBP
5h 44m$58–269
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and Pismo Beach is 165 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $170 - $250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $270 and takes 5h 44m.
Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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