There are 6 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Mariposa by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Van Nuys
best- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Van Nuystrain
- Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Mercedbus 1
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus
13h 19m$113–206Drive 214.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Mariposacar 214.2 mi
4h 22m$40–57Train, bus
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
- Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Merced Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus
14h 43m$132–232Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus
15h 52m$97–150Bus, drive
- 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
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus
- Take the bus from Curry Village to Midtown Mariposabus
17h 20m$64–75Train, bus via Fresno
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus
18h 1m$168–293
Pismo Beach to Mariposa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Mariposa is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Mariposa is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Mariposa. However, there are services departing from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and arriving at Midtown Mariposa via Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala & Anapamu, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield Train Station and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Mariposa is 499 miles. The road distance is 215.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Mariposa without a car is to train and bus via Van Nuys which takes 13h 19m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 13h 19m to get from Pismo Beach to Mariposa, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Mariposa bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Santa Maria Transit Center station.
Pismo Beach to Mariposa bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Chapala at Figueroa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Mariposa is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Pismo Beach to Mariposa.
There are 123+ hotels available in Mariposa.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Mariposa, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Midtown Mariposa via Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Merced Transpo in around 15h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $55–85
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $30–50
- Titanium
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- [email protected]
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Curry Village to Midtown Mariposa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tracy Transit Center to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- cleanairexpress.com
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- https://cleanairexpress.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Mission & 14th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Website
- ruraltransit.org
Bus from Coalinga to Huron
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ruraltransit.org/
Bus from Huron to Fresno Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.ruraltransit.org/
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