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How to get fromSt. Louis to Pismo Beachby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Pismo Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane STL - SBP
    9h 41m
    $124–608

  2. Train via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    2d
    $557–1,390

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    2d
    $392–592

  4. Drive  1,951.2 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Pismo Beachcar car 1,951.2 mi
    31h 37m
    $357–515

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane STL - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 1m
    $152–666

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane STL - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    13h 39m
    $238–686

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    12h 48m
    $220–458

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 17h
    $654–1,516

St. Louis to Pismo Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,712.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Pismo Beach via Kansas City, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 2d.

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