There are 3 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Tulare by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Visaliabus Ans 4015
6h 57mDrive 131.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Tularecar 131.9 mi
2h 50m$25–35Train, bus
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Paso Robles to Visaliabus Ans 4015
8h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Tulare is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Tulare is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Tulare. However, there are services departing from James Way & Highland and arriving at Tulare Transit Center via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Visalia Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Tulare is 168 miles. The road distance is 132.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Tulare without a car is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Pismo Beach to Tulare, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Tulare bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Tulare bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Visalia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Tulare is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Pismo Beach to Tulare.
There are 73+ hotels available in Tulare.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Tulare, CA, USA?
American Star Tours operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Visalia once daily, and the journey takes 3h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Visalia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Paso Robles to Visalia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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