What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Pismo Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at James Way & Highland via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco and Cypress & Nicholson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Pismo Beach is 342 miles. The road distance is 295.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus which takes 10h 3m and costs $40 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach?

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach bus from?

Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach is to bus which takes 10h 3m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $360 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach.

Where can I stay near Pismo Beach?

There are 240+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.

Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa MariaFlixBus 2005
10h 3m
$44–109
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San RafaelSmart
2. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis ObispoCoast Starlight
10h 34m
$104–358
Drive 293.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach293.9 mi
5h 7m
$54–78
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airport
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)SFO - SBP
6h 53m
$58–326
Bus via Paso Robles
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center9S
11h 22m
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to MartinezAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to San Luis ObispoCoast Starlight
12h 50m

Santa Rosa to Pismo Beach by bus

4Weekly Buses

10h 3mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 340.4 mi
Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to James Way & Highland via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Santa Maria, and Cypress & Nicholson in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Pismo Beach via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Lake Merritt, Oakland, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 34m.

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