There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SBP - ABQ
5h 35m$471–1,138Drive 911.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Albuquerquecar 911.4 mi
15h 41m$167–241Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
22h 56m$290–682Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
26h 11m$225–328Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane SBP - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
6h 36m$171–452
Pismo Beach to Albuquerque by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $470 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Transit Center, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 56m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Albuquerque is 811 miles. The road distance is 916.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Albuquerque without a car is to train which takes 22h 56m and costs $290 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Pismo Beach to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Pismo Beach to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $470 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 22h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $220 - $330 and takes 26h 11m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pismo Beach to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Grover Beach Amtrak and Los Angeles in around 22h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
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Booking & Getting There
Pismo Beach to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Pismo Beach. It is currently 6:40 PM in Pismo Beach and 7:40 PM in Albuquerque.
Pismo Beach to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Albuquerque is 917 miles. It takes approximately 15h 41m to drive from Pismo Beach to Albuquerque.
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