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How to get fromPhoenix to Pismo Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Pismo Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PHX - SBP
    5h 13m
    $182–255

  2. Drive 546.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Phoenix to Pismo Beachcar car 546.5 mi
    9h 9m
    $100–145

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    13h 18m
    $115–200

  4. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    13h 41m
    $155–255

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PHX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus bus
    7h 18m
    $170–383

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    8h 58m
    $245–644

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 28m
    $134–264

  8. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    16h 45m
    $276–524

Phoenix (PHX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Pismo Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 13h 18m.

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