There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Palo Alto by plane, train, 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, Caltrain
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 13m$204–445Drive 213.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Palo Altocar 213.2 mi
3h 43m$39–57Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 6m$68–101Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
7h 47m$73–151
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 Palo Alto is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Palo Alto is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 13m and costs $200 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from James Way & Highland and arriving at San Jose via Downtown Transit Center and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Palo Alto is 221 miles. The road distance is 214.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Pismo Beach to Palo Alto, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Palo Alto is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 41m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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 San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Pismo Beach to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Pismo Beach to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Palo Alto is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Pismo Beach to Palo Alto.
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