There are 2 ways to get from Ripon to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Ripon to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ripon to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Ripon station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Ripon and Pismo Beach is 298 miles. The road distance is 231.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ripon to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Ripon to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Ripon to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
Ripon to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Ripon to Pismo Beach is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Ripon to Pismo Beach.
There are 218+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Ripon, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ripon to Pismo Beach via Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 8h 19m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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