There are 5 ways to get from Union City to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, train, 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 55m$106–188Drive 217 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union City to Pismo Beachcar 217 mi
3h 47m$40–58Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 35m$68–106BART, fly
- Take the subway from Union City to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
6h 5m$178–426Train, 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
9h 8m$59–126
Union City to Pismo Beach by subway, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union City to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Union City to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Union City to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Berryessa BART and arriving at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via San Jose, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Union City to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Fremont and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Union City and Pismo Beach is 233 miles. The road distance is 218.2 miles.
The best way to get from Union City to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Union City to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Union City to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Union City to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Union City to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Union City, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 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.
- 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
- $24–180
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
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Union City to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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More Questions & Answers
Union City to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Union City to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union City to Pismo Beach is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Union City to Pismo Beach.
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