There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo County (Region) to Pinnacles National Park by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus, line 23 bus
best- Take the taxi from San Luis Obispo County (Region) to El Camino Real & Pinetaxi
- Take the bus from El Camino Real & Pine to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Soledad Mission Shopping Centerbus 23
- Take the taxi from Soledad Mission Shopping Center to Pinnacles National Parktaxi
6h 11m$163–210Drive 121 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Luis Obispo County (Region) to Pinnacles National Parkcar 121 mi
2h 39m$23–32Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from San Luis Obispo County (Region) to San Luis Obispotaxi
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
- Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi
6h 29m$229–318Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from El Camino Real & Encina to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
- Take the taxi from Soledad Mission Shopping Center to Pinnacles National Parktaxi
6h 12m$158–204
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo County (Region) to Pinnacles National Park is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo County (Region) to Pinnacles National Park is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between San Luis Obispo County (Region) and Pinnacles National Park is 146 miles. The road distance is 121.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo County (Region) to Pinnacles National Park without a car is to taxi and bus and line 23 bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from San Luis Obispo County (Region) to Pinnacles National Park, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo County (Region) to Pinnacles National Park is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from San Luis Obispo County (Region) to Pinnacles National Park.
There are two+ hotels available in Pinnacles National Park.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo County (Region), CA, USA and Pinnacles National Park, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Luis Obispo County (Region) to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can take the taxi to El Camino Real & Pine, take the bus to North County Transit Center, walk to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles, take the bus to Canal / Bassett Street, take the line 23 bus to Soledad Mission Shopping Center, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to San Luis Obispo, take the train to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from El Camino Real & Pine to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from El Camino Real & Encina to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Soledad Mission Shopping Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $65–120
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