There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Pismo Beach by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
3h 42m$170–351Drive 296.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Pismo Beachcar 296.1 mi
5h 18m$54–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 15m$195–297Train via Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 4m$182–280
San Diego to Pismo Beach by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Pismo Beach is to fly and bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $170 - $360.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between San Diego and Pismo Beach is 282 miles. The road distance is 297.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $190 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from San Diego to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
San Diego to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Pismo Beach is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from San Diego to Pismo Beach.
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What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 8h 12m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $27–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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