There are 4 ways to get from Rio Vista to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
10h 21m$132–251Drive 268.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rio Vista to Pismo Beachcar 268.1 mi
4h 52m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus
12h 48m$76–127Train, BART, fly
- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
8h 35m$187–442
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rio Vista to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Rio Vista to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rio Vista to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Main & 2nd and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Suisun City Bus Stop, Oakland, San Jose, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Rio Vista to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Suisun-Fairfield and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Rio Vista and Pismo Beach is 328 miles. The road distance is 269.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rio Vista to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Rio Vista to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Rio Vista to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Suisun City Bus Stop station.
Rio Vista to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Suisun-Fairfield station.
The best way to get from Rio Vista to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs $130 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 12h 48m.
What companies run services between Rio Vista, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from St. Francis across from Laurel to Pismo Beach via Suisun City Train Depot, Suisun-Fairfield, Oakland, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main & 2nd to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Suisun City Bus Stop, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 12h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Rio Vista to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Rio Vista to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rio Vista to Pismo Beach is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Rio Vista to Pismo Beach.
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