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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Pismo Beachby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Pismo Beach by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 2m
    $110–204

  2. Drive 174 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Pismo Beachcar car 174 mi
    3h 7m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 33m
    $72–109

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MRY - SBP
    6h 36m
    $176–385

  5. Line 2 bus, line 28 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus 10S
    9h 43m
    $46–106

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 242.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Diridon Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 33m.

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