There are 3 ways to get from Turlock to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
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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
11h 23m$166–241Drive 206 mi
cheapest- Drive from Turlock to Pismo Beachcar 206 mi
4h 4m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Turlock to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
12h 22m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turlock to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Turlock to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Turlock to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Turlock and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Bakersfield and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Turlock 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 11h 23m.
The distance between Turlock and Pismo Beach is 322 miles. The road distance is 207.2 miles.
The best way to get from Turlock to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Turlock to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Turlock to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Turlock station.
Turlock to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Turlock to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs $160 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 22m.
What companies run services between Turlock, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Turlock Transit Center to Pismo Beach via Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turlock to Pismo Beach via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 12h 22m.
- 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
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Turlock to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Turlock to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Turlock to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Turlock to Pismo Beach is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Turlock to Pismo Beach.
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