There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Pismo Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SEA - SBP
6h 31m$175–448Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SEA - SBA
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
8h 50m$163–446Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
29h 44m$341–709Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
31h 8m$216–335Drive 1,031.5 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Pismo Beachcar 1,031.5 mi
17h 43m$189–272
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 17h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Pismo Beach is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $170 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.
The distance between Seattle and Pismo Beach is 885 miles. The road distance is 1037.6 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 29h 44m and costs $340 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Seattle to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Seattle to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Pismo Beach is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $170 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $750 and takes 29h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $340 and takes 31h 8m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $300–700 and the journey takes 29h 29m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Pismo Beach is 1038 miles. It takes approximately 17h 43m to drive from Seattle to Pismo Beach.
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