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How to get fromPetaluma to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 5m
    $124–223

  2. Drive 278.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Pismo Beachcar car 278.1 mi
    4h 54m
    $51–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    12h 7m
    $100–166

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    6h 26m
    $187–450

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    12h 4m
    $91–183

Petaluma to Pismo Beach by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Pismo Beach via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 12h 7m.

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