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How to get fromVallejo to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, ferry, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Vallejo to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, ferry, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 43m
    $123–220

  2. Drive 261.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vallejo to Pismo Beachcar car 261.1 mi
    4h 31m
    $48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 24m
    $72–115

  4. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Vallejo Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Eferry ferry
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    6h 32m
    $186–426

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    11h 19m
    $82–171

Vallejo to Pismo Beach by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Vallejo, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 10h 24m.

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