There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Sacramento by plane, bus, train, 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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBP - SMF
4h 43m$233–641Drive 294.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Sacramentocar 294.7 mi
5h 12m$54–78Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Emeryville to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
10h 42m$110–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
11h 8m$103–224
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Sacramento is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $230 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Sacramento via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Sacramento is 266 miles. The road distance is 296.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Sacramento without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 42m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Pismo Beach to Sacramento, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 11h 8m.
Pismo Beach to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Sacramento is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Pismo Beach to Sacramento.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 8h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Emeryville to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- 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 Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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