There are 4 ways to get from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
8h 19m$136–234Drive 244.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beachcar 244.1 mi
4h 23m$45–65Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 58m$107–157Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Stockton-SCK to Pismo Beach244.1 mi
4h 23m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via San Jose, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Stockton Airport (SCK) station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Stockton Airport (SCK) and Pismo Beach is 296 miles. The road distance is 245.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Stockton Airport (SCK), USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach via Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Stockton, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 9h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Stockton-SCK to Pismo Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Stockton Airport (SCK) to Pismo Beach.
There are 207+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stockton Airport (SCK) and Pismo Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






