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How to get fromPalo Alto to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 38m
    $110–196

  2. Drive 212.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Pismo Beachcar car 212.8 mi
    3h 42m
    $39–57

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 9m
    $67–101

  4. Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    5h 29m
    $176–413

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    8h 42m
    $58–121

Palo Alto to Pismo Beach by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, 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, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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