There are 5 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 27m$109–195Drive 206.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sunnyvale to Pismo Beachcar 206.2 mi
3h 36m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 58m$66–100Caltrain, fly
- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
5h 39m$167–424Train, bus
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
8h 31m$57–120
Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Sunnyvale and Pismo Beach is 222 miles. The road distance is 207.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 10m. American Star Tours also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Sunnyvale to Pismo Beach.
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