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How to get fromPortland to Pismo BeachBy plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PDX - SBP
    6h 9m
    $85–448

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    25h 17m
    $304–618

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    25h 57m
    $168–339

  4. Drive 859 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Pismo Beachcar car 859 mi
    14h 44m
    $157–227

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PDX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 9m
    $151–543

Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $260–600 and the journey takes 25h 2m.

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