How to get from Main & Russell to Pismo Beach by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Main & Russell to Pismo Beach in Pismo Beach, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GUADALUPE EXPRESS bus from Main & Russell station to Amtrak Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 21 bus from West Grand Avenue @ 2nd Street Wb station to Dolliver Street @ Pomeroy Avenue Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2121
Walk to Pismo Beach
Leaves from Main & Russell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main & Russell
  • 2
    Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    GUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Guadalupe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Guadalupe Amtrak Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grover Beach Amtrak
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Grand Avenue @ 2nd Street Wb
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Premium Outlets / K-Mart/Wal-Mart
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dolliver Street @ Pomeroy Avenue Nb
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pismo Beach
    Walk to
    Pismo Beach
    Pismo Avenue
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GUADALUPE EXPRESS and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Main & Russell to Pismo Beach in Pismo Beach, take the GUADALUPE EXPRESS bus from Main & Russell station to Amtrak Station station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station station to Grover Beach Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Pismo Beach
Leaves from Main & Russell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main & Russell
  • 2
    Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    GUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Guadalupe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Guadalupe Amtrak Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grover Beach Amtrak
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pismo Beach
    Walk to
    Pismo Beach
    Pismo Avenue
    1.76 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main & Russell to Pismo Beach

The distance between Main & Russell, Pismo Beach and Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach is approximately 21.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main & Russell to Pismo Beach by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pismo Beach – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Main & Russell

Main & Russell is located at Main & Russell, Pismo Beach and the nearest public transit station is Main & Russell.

Bus stations close to Main & Russell:

  • Main & Russell
  • Western at Main (Inbound)
  • Western at Main

Public transit stations close to Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach is located at Pismo Avenue, Pismo Beach and the nearest public transit station is Dolliver St @ San Luis Ave.

Train stations close to Pismo Beach:

  • Grover Beach Amtrak

Bus stations close to Pismo Beach:

  • Dolliver St @ San Luis Ave
  • Price Street @ Hind Street Nb
  • Price Street @ Stimson Street Sb

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via GUADALUPE EXPRESS and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Main & Russell to Pismo Beach in Pismo Beach, take the GUADALUPE EXPRESS bus from Main & Russell station to Amtrak Station station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station station to Grover Beach Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Pismo Beach
Leaves from Main & Russell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main & Russell
  • 2
    Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    GUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Guadalupe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Guadalupe Amtrak Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grover Beach Amtrak
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pismo Beach
    Walk to
    Pismo Beach
    Pismo Avenue
    1.76 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main & Russell to Pismo Beach?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line GUADALUPE EXPRESS, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main & Russell to Pismo Beach?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line GUADALUPE EXPRESS, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main & Russell and Pismo Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main & Russell to Pismo Beach?

    The GUADALUPE EXPRESS bus line goes from Guadalupe station near Main & Russell in San Luis Obispo to Amtrak Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Amtrak Station station near Pismo Beach in Pismo Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main & Russell to Pismo Beach by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Main & Russell in San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach in Pismo Beach by bus and train is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main & Russell to get to Pismo Beach?

    Get on the GUADALUPE EXPRESS bus from the Guadalupe stop near Main & Russell in San Luis Obispo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main & Russell and Pismo Beach?

    Get off the bus at the Amtrak Station stop, which is closest to Pismo Beach in Pismo Beach.

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