There are 3 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Elk Grove by plane, train (Amtrak), 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
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBP - SMF
5h 19m$105–349Drive 281.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Elk Grovecar 281.7 mi
5h 4m$49–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
12h 15m$215–322
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Elk Grove is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Elk Grove is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Elk Grove station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at CRC Station via 8th & O Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Elk Grove is 283 miles. The road distance is 283.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Elk Grove without a car is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs $210 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Pismo Beach to Elk Grove, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Elk Grove is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $100 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 12h 15m.
Pismo Beach to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Elk Grove is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Pismo Beach to Elk Grove.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Elk Grove, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $180–280 and the journey takes 8h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Amtrak
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