There are 5 ways to get from Rocklin to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, subway, or bus
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 Rocklin Amtrak Station to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
10h 4m$122–265Drive 311.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rocklin to Pismo Beachcar 311.4 mi
5h 42m$57–83Fly Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SMF - SBP
8h 24m$209–622Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station 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 13m$198–458Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SMF - SBA
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus
8h 33m$237–510
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rocklin to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rocklin to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct train from Rocklin station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Rocklin Amtrak Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Rocklin and Pismo Beach is 366 miles. The road distance is 313.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rocklin to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Rocklin to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Rocklin to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rocklin Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rocklin to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $650 and takes 8h 24m.
Rocklin to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rocklin to Pismo Beach is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Rocklin to Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Rocklin, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Pismo Beach via Oakland and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
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