There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Oakland by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2h 2m$202–441Drive 236 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Oaklandcar 236 mi
4h 4m$44–63Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 14m$88–124Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
8h 25m$78–164
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Oakland is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $200 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Oakland. However, there are services departing from James Way & Highland and arriving at Oakland via Downtown Transit Center and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Oakland. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Oakland is 224 miles. The road distance is 237.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Pismo Beach to Oakland, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Oakland bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $200 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 14m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $85–120 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Pismo Beach to Oakland bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Pismo Beach to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Oakland is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Pismo Beach to Oakland.
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