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How to get fromPleasanton to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Pleasanton to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 12m
    $113–200

  2. Drive 221.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pleasanton to Pismo Beachcar car 221.2 mi
    3h 50m
    $41–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 43m
    $70–105

  4. BART, fly

    1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    6h 10m
    $169–427

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 244.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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.

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