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

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There are 6 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Madera by plane, bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SBP - FAT
    6h 15m
    $71–295

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Government Center to Mission & 14thbus bus 9N
    2. Drive from Mission & 14th to Coalingacar car
    3. Take the bus from Coalinga to Huronbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Huron to Fresno Downtownbus bus
    10h 52m
    $22–36

  3. Drive  156.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Maderacar car 156.1 mi
    3h 28m
    $29–42

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    12h 17m
    $114–205

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 37m

  6. Train, bus via Van Nuys

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 59m

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Madera Bus Stop via Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 12h 37m.

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