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

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

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    6h 36m
    $35–58

  2. Bus

    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 / ...
    8h 31m
    $11–18

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 51m
    $35–88

  4. Drive  153.8 mi

    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Montereycar car 153.8 mi
    2h 45m
    $29–41

  5. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SBP - MRY
    4h 47m
    $64–260

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 37m
    $246–487

Pismo Beach to Monterey by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Tyler / Franklin via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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