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How to get fromStockton to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Stockton to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 25m
    $109–208

  2. Drive  247.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stockton to Pismo Beachcar car 247.8 mi
    4h 25m
    $46–66

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 49m
    $66–97

  4. Train, Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    8h 4m
    $191–432

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    10h 22m
    $67–152

Stockton to Pismo Beach by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Pismo Beach via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockton to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 9h 49m.

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