Rome2Rio

How to get fromReno Airport (RNO) to Pismo Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Pismo Beach

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Pismo Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane RNO - SBP
    6h 14m
    $209–511

  2. Drive  405.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Pismo Beachcar car 405.8 mi
    8h 24m
    $72–104

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 27m

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 45m

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Pismo Beachrideshare rideshare 405.8 mi
    8h 24m

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RNO - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    7h 48m
    $174–516

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    8h 59m
    $367–779

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 47m
    $302–475

  9. Bus, train via South Lake Tahoe

    1. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    17h 51m
    $195–303

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Pismo Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 316.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS, Reno Amtrak, Oakland, Oakland, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 16h 27m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other 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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There