There are 4 ways to get from Paso Robles to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
1h 42m$52–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus 10S
2h 46m$4Drive 40.1 mi
- Drive from Paso Robles to Pismo Beachcar 40.1 mi
42 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Paso Robles to Pismo Beachtaxi 40.1 mi
42 min$130–160
Paso Robles to Pismo Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Pismo Beach is to bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Pismo Beach is 47 miles. The road distance is 40.3 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Paso Robles to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from North County Transit Center station.
Paso Robles to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $11–24 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North County Transit Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Government Center in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- 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
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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More Questions & Answers
Paso Robles to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Paso Robles to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Pismo Beach is 40 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Paso Robles to Pismo Beach.
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