There are 7 ways to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sonoma County Airport
best- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane STS - SBP
7h 46m$70–321Drive 301.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beachcar 301.4 mi
5h 18m$52–75Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
7h 3m$187–386Train
- Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
- Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
11h 27m$180–283Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus
13h 4mBus, Caltrain, train
- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
12h 5m$133–237Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach301.4 mi
5h 18m
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach by bus, foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood, San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from SMART Windsor and arriving at San Luis Obispo via El Cerrito Del Norte and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Pismo Beach is 276 miles. The road distance is 303.2 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 11h 27m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood station.
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Windsor station.
The best way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $70 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 11h 27m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 13h 4m.
What companies run services between Santa Rosa Airport (STS), USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Pismo Beach via Windsor River Rd, SMART Windsor, SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, El Cerrito Del Norte, Lake Merritt, Oakland, and San Luis Obispo in around 11h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sonoma Marin SMART
Train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Sonoma Marin SMART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–75
Bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–75
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Pismo Beach.
There are 251+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Pismo Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













