There are 6 ways to get from Embarcadero to Pismo Beach by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa MariaFlixBus 2005
7h 47m$34–95Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to San Luis ObispoCoast Starlight
7h 54m$88–148Drive 245.1 mi
- Drive from Embarcadero to Pismo Beach245.1 mi
4h 14m$45–65Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
5h 18m$42–257Bus via Paso Robles
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Paso Robles Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center9S
8h 5mFly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
7h 12m$66–302
Embarcadero to Pismo Beach by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Embarcadero to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Market St & Steuart St and arriving at James Way & Highland via San Francisco and Cypress & Nicholson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Embarcadero and Pismo Beach is 286 miles. The road distance is 246.5 miles.
The best way to get from Embarcadero to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $30 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Embarcadero to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Embarcadero to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
The best way to get from Embarcadero to Pismo Beach is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $30 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 7h 54m.
Embarcadero to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Maria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to Pismo Beach is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Embarcadero to Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Santa Maria 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Francisco to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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