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

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

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  1. Caltrain, train

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    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 30m
    $110–202

  2. Drive 243.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Pismo Beachcar car 243.6 mi
    4h 13m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 39m
    $70–108

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    5h 13m
    $172–407

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 27m
    $70–158

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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  • Distance: 259.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Pismo Beach via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 39m.

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