There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Lathrop by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), 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.
Fly, BART, bus
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
- Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Lathrop Park and Ridebus
4h 58m$208–456Drive 238.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Lathropcar 238.9 mi
4h 17m$44–63Train
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
10h$135–213Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 15mBus, train
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oaklandtrain
- Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Lathrop Park and Ridebus 150
11h 32m$119–198
Pismo Beach to Lathrop by bus, train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Lathrop is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Lathrop is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Lathrop. However, there are services departing from James Way & Highland and arriving at Lathrop Park and Ride via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Joaquin & Taylor Northbound and Downtown Transit Center Lane A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Lathrop station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Lathrop is 287 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Lathrop without a car is to train which takes 10h and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Pismo Beach to Lathrop, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Lathrop bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Lathrop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Lathrop is to train which takes 10h and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Lathrop, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Lathrop via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Station Diridon, and Lathrop/Manteca Station in around 10h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Lathrop Park and Ride via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, Stockton, San Joaquin & Taylor Northbound, and Downtown Transit Center Lane A in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–170
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasanton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- (209) 943-1111
- Website
- San Joaquin Regional Transit
Bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Lathrop Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- San Joaquin Regional Transit
Bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Lathrop Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- San Joaquin Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Pismo Beach to Lathrop bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Pismo Beach to Lathrop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Lathrop is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Pismo Beach to Lathrop.
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