Rome2Rio

How to get fromRancho Bernardo to Pismo Beachby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

Find Transport to Pismo Beach

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Bernardo to Pismo Beach by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), 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.

  1. Line 280 bus, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    5h 51m
    $176–365

  2. Drive 285.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Bernardo to Pismo Beachcar car 285.5 mi
    5h 8m
    $53–76

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 53m
    $104–224

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    11h 57m
    $100–154

  5. Line 280 bus, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus bus
    7h 43m
    $174–243

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rancho Bernardo to Pismo Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 307.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd to Pismo Beach via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 11h 57m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

More Questions & Answers