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How to get fromSan Rafael to Pismo BeachBy train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 46m
    $114–212

  2. Drive 257.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Pismo Beachcar car 257.5 mi
    4h 31m
    $47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    8h 53m
    $135–191

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    5h 47m
    $61–247

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 4m
    $71–150

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Rafael to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Emeryville, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, North County Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 53m.

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