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How to get fromPismo Beach to Modestoby bus, car, train, plane, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Modesto by bus, car, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from San Jose to Modestocar car
    7h 58m
    $57–90

  2. Drive  218.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Modestocar car 218.9 mi
    4h 18m
    $40–58

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    11h 33m
    $65–163

  4. Fly, BART, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    4h 58m
    $209–441

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Pismo Beach to Modesto. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, walk to Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Santa Barbara at Church, walk to San Luis Obispo, take the bus to San Jose, then drive to Modesto. Alternatively, you can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Dublin / Pleasanton, and BART Dublin Station in around 11h 33m.

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