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There are 4 ways to get from Redding to Pismo Beach by plane, bus, train or car

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Fly  •  5h 41m

  1. Fly from Redding (RDD) to San Luis Obispo County Apt (SBP) RDD - SBP

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Train  •  15h 13m

  1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to San Luis Obispo Coast Starlight

2 alternative options

Bus  •  13h 46m

  1. Take the bus from Redding Amtrak Bus Stop to Stockton
  2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Jose
  3. Take the bus from San Jose to Grover Beach

Drive  •  7h 21m

  1. Drive from Redding to Pismo Beach 443.3 miles

Redding (RDD) to San Luis Obispo County Apt (SBP) flights

19 Weekly Planes
6h 35m Average Duration
$243 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Redding to Pismo Beach is to train which costs $22 - $240 and takes 15h 13m.

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The fastest way to get from Redding to Pismo Beach is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $280 - $900.

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No, there is no direct bus from Redding to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Dolliver St @ San Luis Ave via Stockton, San Jose and West Grand Avenue @ 2nd Street WB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

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The distance between Redding and Pismo Beach is 396 miles. The road distance is 443.3 miles.

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The best way to get from Redding to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus which takes 13h 46m and costs .

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It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Redding to Pismo Beach, including transfers.

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Redding to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak Bus Stop station.

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The best way to get from Redding to Pismo Beach is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $280 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 46m, you could also train, which costs $22 - $240 and takes 15h 13m.

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Redding to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Pismo Beach is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Redding to Pismo Beach.

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Map of how to get from Redding to Pismo Beach.
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  • Distance: 396.1 miles
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Redding to Pismo Beach 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding to Pismo Beach via Stockton, San Jose, Grover Beach, and West Grand Avenue @ 2nd Street WB in around 13h 46m.

Airlines
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Redding to San Luis Obispo County Apt via Los Angeles
Ave. Duration
6h 13m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$270 - $900
Flights from Redding to San Luis Obispo County Apt via San Francisco
Ave. Duration
6h 22m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$250 - $850
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website
alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding to San Luis Obispo County Apt via Seattle
Ave. Duration
7h 33m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$240 - $1,100
Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to San Luis Obispo
Ave. Duration
12h 53m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$20 - $180
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$20 - $70
Child Coach - short notice
$35 - $60
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$35 - $110
Child Business Class - short notice
$35 - $110
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$50 - $120
Business Seat - advance purchase
$70 - $220
Business Seat - short notice
$75 - $220
Coach Seat - short notice
$55 - $180
Bus operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Bus from Redding Amtrak Bus Stop to Stockton
Ave. Duration
5h
Frequency
Twice daily
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
Frequency
Every 5 minutes
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Grover Beach
Ave. Duration
4h 35m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

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