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How to get fromSeattle to Pismo Beachby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Pismo Beach by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SEA - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    7h 16m
    $178–451

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 37m
    $166–449

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    29h 44m
    $364–751

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    31h 8m
    $203–363

  5. Drive 1,031.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Pismo Beachcar car 1,031.5 mi
    17h 43m
    $189–272

  6. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PDX - SBP
    10h 5m
    $425–866

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 882 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $320–700 and the journey takes 29h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Pismo Beach via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 31h 8m.

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