What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Pismo Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Pismo Beach?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Pismo Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Pismo Beach?

The distance between Sacramento and Pismo Beach is 344 miles. The road distance is 296.4 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Pismo Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $140 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Pismo Beach?

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Sacramento to Pismo Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Pismo Beach train from?

Sacramento to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train or fly from Sacramento to Pismo Beach?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $140 - $270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $650 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Sacramento to Pismo Beach train arrive?

Sacramento to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Pismo Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Pismo Beach is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Sacramento to Pismo Beach.

How do I get a train ticket from Sacramento to Pismo Beach?

Book your Sacramento to Pismo Beach train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Pismo Beach?

There are 221+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.

Sacramento to Pismo Beach - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and BART

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, subway, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
8h 51m
$148–268
Drive 294.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sacramento to Pismo Beachcar 294.7 mi
5h 11m
$54–78
Fly Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SMF - SBP
7h 10m
$204–608
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
7h 31m
$199–462
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SMF - SBA
2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus
7h 15m
$222–496
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SMF - BUR
2. Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain
9h 3m
$242–807

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

72Weekly Planes

5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 342.1 mi
Duration: 8h 51m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 3 hours.

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How to get fromSacramento to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, subway, or bus

There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, subway, or bus

Train (Amtrak)

Drive 294.7 mi

Fly Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

Fly Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

Fly Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train