There are 4 ways to get from San Bruno to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 12m$113–200Drive 232.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Bruno to Pismo Beachcar 232.9 mi
4h 1m$43–62Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 6m$70–106Fly, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
4h 51m$170–405
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Bruno to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from San Bruno to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from San Bruno to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via San Jose, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from San Bruno to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between San Bruno and Pismo Beach is 250 miles. The road distance is 234.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Bruno to Pismo Beach without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 7h 12m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from San Bruno to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
San Bruno to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Bruno to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from San Bruno to Pismo Beach is to Caltrain and train which takes 7h 12m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between San Bruno, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to Pismo Beach via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $8–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
San Bruno to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
San Bruno to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Bruno to Pismo Beach is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from San Bruno to Pismo Beach.
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