What is the cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to San Rafael is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to San Rafael is to fly and bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $90 - $270.

How far is it from Pismo Beach to San Rafael?

The distance between Pismo Beach and San Rafael is 231 miles. The road distance is 259.1 miles.

How do I travel from Pismo Beach to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Pismo Beach to San Rafael without a car is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs $140 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Pismo Beach to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Pismo Beach to San Rafael, including transfers.

Train or bus from Pismo Beach to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Pismo Beach to San Rafael is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs $140 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 9h 14m.

Can I drive from Pismo Beach to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to San Rafael is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Pismo Beach to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 463+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Pismo Beach to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to San Rafael by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
2h 52m
$90–269
Drive 257.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pismo Beach to San Rafaelcar 257.6 mi
4h 30m
$47–68
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 23m
$143–219
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
9h 14m
$133–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
10h 51m
$57–125

Pismo Beach to San Rafael by bus and train

7Weekly Services

10h 51mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Pismo Beach to San Rafael.

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Distance: 229.6 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryville 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–130 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 6h 26m.

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