There are 4 ways to get from Pacific Grove 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
6h 4m$84–147Drive 155.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beachcar 155.6 mi
2h 48m$29–41Train, 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
8h 7m$37–77Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 14m$46–77
Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Lighthouse / 12th and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Tyler / Franklin, Salinas, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
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 6h 4m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and Pismo Beach is 168 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 6h 4m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
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 6h 4m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 14m.
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 $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. American Star Tours 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
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pacific Grove to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
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.
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