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How to get fromSonora to Pismo Beachby car, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sonora to Pismo Beach by car, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Sonora to Lathrop/Manteca Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train
    9h 26m
    $123–211

  2. Drive 246 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sonora to Pismo Beachcar car 246 mi
    5h 28m
    $45–65

  3. Drive, train, bus

    1. Drive from Sonora to Lathrop/Manteca Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    11h 30m
    $76–146

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  • Distance: 345 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Sonora to Pismo Beach. However, you can drive to Lathrop/Manteca Station, take the train to San Jose Station Diridon, walk to San Jose, take the train to San Luis Obispo, then take the taxi to Pismo Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Sonora to Pismo Beach in around 5h 28m.

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