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How to get fromPismo Beach to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 4m
    $47–71

  2. Bus via King City

    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 55m
    $13–21

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 19m
    $47–101

  4. Drive 155.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 155.1 mi
    2h 47m
    $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
    5h 9m
    $65–243

  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
    5h
    $248–510

Pismo Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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