There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h$133–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus 23 / ...
9h 12m$13–21Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
7h 47mDrive 155.8 mi
- Drive from Pismo Beach to Pacific Grovecar 155.8 mi
2h 49m$28–40Fly
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SBP - MRY
5h 33m$71–293
Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove is to bus which costs $12 - $22 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from James Way & Highland and arriving at Lighthouse / Carmel via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Pacific Grove is 169 miles. The road distance is 156.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove is to train which takes 6h and costs $130 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs and takes 7h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $300 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Pacific Grove, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Lighthouse / Carmel via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 7h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Pismo Beach to Pacific Grove.
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