How to get from Santa Maria to Pismo Beach by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Santa Maria to Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 30 bus from Santa Maria Public Airport station to Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GUADALUPE EXPRESS bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station station to Grover Beach Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSanta Maria Public Airport0.51 mi • 11 min
- 2Wait for bus30
- 3Ride to bus stationTransit Center21 min
- 4Wait for busGUADALUPE EXPRESSGuadalupe
- 5Ride to bus stationAmtrak Station30 min
- 6Walk to train stationGuadalupe Amtrak Station10 yd • 1 min
- 7Wait for trainPACIFIC SURFLINERSan Luis Obispo
- 8Ride to train stationGrover Beach Amtrak14 min
- 9Walk toPismo Beach1.55 mi • 32 min
Alternative route by bus and train via 5, GUADALUPE EXPRESS and PACIFIC SURFLINER
To get from Santa Maria to Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Lakeview at Orcutt Rd station to Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GUADALUPE EXPRESS bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station station to Grover Beach Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationLakeview at Orcutt Rd0.95 mi • 20 min
- 2Wait for bus5
- 3Ride to bus stationTransit Center22 min
- 4Wait for busGUADALUPE EXPRESSGuadalupe
- 5Ride to bus stationAmtrak Station30 min
- 6Walk to train stationGuadalupe Amtrak Station10 yd • 1 min
- 7Wait for trainPACIFIC SURFLINERSan Luis Obispo
- 8Ride to train stationGrover Beach Amtrak14 min
- 9Walk toPismo Beach1.55 mi • 32 min
Public transit directions from Santa Maria to Pismo Beach
Public transit stations close to Santa Maria
Santa Maria is located at Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and the nearest public transit station is Santa Maria Public Airport.
Bus stations close to Santa Maria:
- Santa Maria Public Airport
- Orcutt Rd at Winter Rd (Evergreen Shopping Center)
Public transit stations close to Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo
Pismo Beach is located at Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo and the nearest public transit station is South Dolliver @ the Pismo Coast Village.
Train stations close to Pismo Beach:
- Grover Beach Amtrak
Bus stations close to Pismo Beach:
- South Dolliver @ the Pismo Coast Village
- South Dolliver Street @ Frady Lane Nb
- James Way @ 4th Street Nb
Related Routes
- Guadalupe to Pismo Beach
- Buellton to Pismo Beach
- Lompoc to Pismo Beach
- Los Alamos to Pismo Beach
- Solvang to Pismo Beach
- Vandenberg Afb to Pismo Beach
- Vandenberg Village to Pismo Beach
- Arroyo Grande to Pismo Beach
- El Paso De Robles (Paso Robles) to Pismo Beach
- Grover Beach to Pismo Beach
- Oceano to Pismo Beach
- Orcutt to Pismo Beach
- San Luis Obispo to Pismo Beach
- Santa Maria to Guadalupe
- Santa Maria to Buellton
- Santa Maria to Lompoc
- Santa Maria to Los Alamos
- Santa Maria to Solvang
- Santa Maria to Vandenberg Afb
- Santa Maria to Vandenberg Village
Alternative route by bus and train via 5, GUADALUPE EXPRESS and PACIFIC SURFLINER
To get from Santa Maria to Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Lakeview at Orcutt Rd station to Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GUADALUPE EXPRESS bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station station to Grover Beach Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationLakeview at Orcutt Rd0.95 mi • 20 min
- 2Wait for bus5
- 3Ride to bus stationTransit Center22 min
- 4Wait for busGUADALUPE EXPRESSGuadalupe
- 5Ride to bus stationAmtrak Station30 min
- 6Walk to train stationGuadalupe Amtrak Station10 yd • 1 min
- 7Wait for trainPACIFIC SURFLINERSan Luis Obispo
- 8Ride to train stationGrover Beach Amtrak14 min
- 9Walk toPismo Beach1.55 mi • 32 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Pismo Beach?
The fastest way takes 249 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line GUADALUPE EXPRESS, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.
What is the alternative route to get from Santa Maria to Pismo Beach?
The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line GUADALUPE EXPRESS, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.
Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 9 min.
Which bus line goes from Santa Maria to Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo?
The 30 bus line goes from Santa Maria Public Airport station near Santa Maria to Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Transit Center station near Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo
How long does it take to travel from Santa Maria to Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo by bus and train?
The total travel time between Santa Maria and Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo by bus and train is about 4 hr 9 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Santa Maria to get to Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo?
Get on the 30 bus from the Santa Maria Public Airport stop near Santa Maria in San Luis Obispo.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Maria and Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo?
Get off the bus at the Transit Center station, which is closest to Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo.