There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to San Francisco 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
1h 43m$200–439Drive 244 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to San Franciscocar 244 mi
4h 14m$45–65Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 20m$123–174Train, Caltrain
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
8h 39m$72–156
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 San Francisco is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to San Francisco is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $200 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from James Way & Highland and arriving at Emeryville via Downtown Transit Center and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and San Francisco is 214 miles. The road distance is 245.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Pismo Beach to San Francisco, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to San Francisco bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to San Francisco is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $200 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 8h 20m, you could also train and Caltrain, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and San Francisco, 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 Emeryville 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- 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
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Pismo Beach to San Francisco bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Pismo Beach to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to San Francisco is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Pismo Beach to San Francisco.
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