There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 22m$205–457Drive 207.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Sunnyvalecar 207.1 mi
3h 36m$38–55Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 54mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
7h 35m$117–190
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 22m and costs $200 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale. 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 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Sunnyvale is 228 miles. The road distance is 208.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Sunnyvale, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose 4 times a day, and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 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 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
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
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Pismo Beach to Sunnyvale.
There are 561+ hotels available in Sunnyvale.