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How to get fromPismo Beach to Gilroyby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Gilroy by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    7h 2m
    $50–73

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    3. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    8h 35m
    $11–18

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    7h 17m
    $45–98

  4. Drive 165.8 mi

    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Gilroycar car 165.8 mi
    2h 53m
    $31–44

  5. Fly, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 24m
    $203–467

Pismo Beach to Gilroy by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 174 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Salinas Intermodal Transit Center in around 7h 2m.

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