There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Fresno by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Government Center to Mission & 14thbus 9N
- Drive from Mission & 14th to Coalingacar
- Take the bus from Coalinga to Huronbus
- Take the bus from Huron to Fresno Downtownbus
9h 27m$18–30Drive 143.3 mi
- Drive from Pismo Beach to Fresnocar 143.3 mi
2h 51m$27–38Bus, drive via Fresno Community Hospital
- Take the bus from Government Center to Mission & 14thbus 9N
- Drive from Mission & 14th to Coalingacar
- Take the bus from Coalinga to Huronbus
- Take the bus from Huron to Fresno Community Hospitalbus
9h 32m$18–30Train, bus
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus
10h 40m$49–116
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Fresno is to bus and drive which costs $17 - $30 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Fresno is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Fresno is 205 miles. The road distance is 144.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Fresno without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Pismo Beach to Fresno, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Fresno is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Pismo Beach to Fresno.
There are 144+ hotels available in Fresno.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Pismo Beach to Fresno. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, take the bus to Mission & 14th, drive to Coalinga, take the bus to Huron, then take the bus to Fresno Downtown. Alternatively, you can drive from Pismo Beach to Fresno in around 2h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Mission & 14th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Mission & 14th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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