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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Pismo Beachby unknown, ferry, train, tram, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Pismo Beach by unknown, ferry, train, tram, plane, or bus

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  1. Travel, ferry, train

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain train
    8h 51m

  2. Travel, ferry, tram, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    5. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    6h 13m

  3. Travel, ferry, Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    11h 3m

  4. Travel, ferry, tram, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    5. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus bus
    8h 28m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Pismo Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 268.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Pismo Beach. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to San Luis Obispo, then take the taxi to Pismo Beach. Alternatively, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), walk to San Luis Airport, take the bus to Downtown Transit Center, walk to Government Center, then take the bus to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets.

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