There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Pismo Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane PDX - SBP
6h 9m$60–288Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
25h 17m$362–679Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
27h 18m$184–326Drive 859 mi
- Drive from Portland to Pismo Beachcar 859 mi
14h 44m$157–227Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PDX - SBA
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
8h 32m$83–376
Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Pismo Beach is to fly which costs $60 - $290 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Pismo Beach is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $60 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 17m.
The distance between Portland and Pismo Beach is 756 miles. The road distance is 864 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 25h 17m and costs $360 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Portland to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Portland to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Pismo Beach is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $60 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $700 and takes 25h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 27h 18m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $320–650 and the journey takes 25h 2m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- service@cleanairexpress.com
- Website
- cleanairexpress.com
Bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- https://cleanairexpress.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Pismo Beach is 864 miles. It takes approximately 14h 44m to drive from Portland to Pismo Beach.
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