There are 3 ways to get from Pleasanton to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 12m$158–240Drive 221.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pleasanton to Pismo Beachcar 221.2 mi
3h 51m$41–59BART, fly
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
6h 1m$179–427
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pleasanton to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Pleasanton to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Pleasanton station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Pleasanton Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Pleasanton and Pismo Beach is 246 miles. The road distance is 222.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pleasanton to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Pleasanton to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Pleasanton to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Pleasanton Station.
Pleasanton to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Pleasanton to Pismo Beach is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Pleasanton to Pismo Beach.
There are 199+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Pleasanton, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Pleasanton Station to Pismo Beach via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
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