There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram
2h 46m$235–447Drive 279.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Carmel Valleycar 279.9 mi
5h 2m$52–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 3m$140–262Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus reLAXsan
9h 27m$157–232
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley is to fly and tram which takes 2h 46m and costs $230 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley. However, there are services departing from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and arriving at Sorrento Valley/Del Mar via Transit Center, Santa Maria Airport, CA and LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley station. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Carmel Valley is 297 miles. The road distance is 281.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $140 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Carmel Valley via Santa Maria Transit Center, Transit Center, Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Sorrento Valley/Del Mar in around 9h 27m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Health La Jolla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.gorelaxsan.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Pismo Beach to Carmel Valley.
There are 332+ hotels available in Carmel Valley.