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How to get fromRancho Cordova to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, bus, train, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Cordova to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 30m
    $142–272

  2. Drive 295.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Cordova to Pismo Beachcar car 295.9 mi
    5h 20m
    $54–78

  3. Fly Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SMF - SBP
    8h 16m
    $206–612

  4. Tram to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to 8th & K Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SMF - 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
    8h 20m
    $224–500

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    9h 2m
    $200–468

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 3 hours.

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