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

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There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver to Pismo Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane YVR - SBP
    9h 13m
    $59–270

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Seattle to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    35h 9m
    $449–951

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    36h 33m
    $232–432

  4. Drive 1,173.6 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Pismo Beachcar car 1,173.6 mi
    20h 23m
    $269–388

  5. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane BLI - SBP
    12h 56m
    $101–360

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SEA - SBP
    11h 24m
    $227–582

  7. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane YVR - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 51m
    $82–348

  8. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YVR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    12h 49m
    $185–920

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

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Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,000 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver to Pismo Beach via Seattle and San Luis Obispo in around 35h 9m.

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