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How to get fromSan Diego to Pismo Beachby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Pismo Beach by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    3h 48m
    $172–347

  2. Drive 296.1 mi

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    1. Drive from San Diego to Pismo Beachcar car 296.1 mi
    5h 18m
    $54–79

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 15m
    $116–233

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus bus
    5h 40m
    $171–229

  5. Train via Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 4m
    $106–218

San Diego to Pismo Beach by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 8h 12m.

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