There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Portola Valley 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 Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 24m$233–480Drive 216.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Portola Valleycar 216.6 mi
3h 50m$40–58Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 53m$138–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
8h 2m$101–186
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 Portola Valley is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Portola Valley is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 24m and costs $230 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Portola Valley. 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 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Portola Valley. 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 8h 2m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Portola Valley is 227 miles. The road distance is 217.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Portola Valley without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Pismo Beach to Portola Valley, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Portola Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Portola Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Portola Valley is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $130 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Portola Valley, 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 Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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 Portola Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Pismo Beach to Portola Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Portola Valley is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Pismo Beach to Portola Valley.
There are 357+ hotels available in Portola Valley.