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How to get from Pismo Beach to San Luis Obispo by bus and train?

From Pismo Beach to San Luis Obispo by bus and train

To get from Pismo Beach to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, take the 24 bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlet Center station to West Grand Avenue @ 3rd Street Eb station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Grover Beach Amtrak station to San Luis Obispo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Bus - 2424
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to San Luis Obispo
Leaves from Pismo Beach Premium Outlet Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pismo Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Premium Outlets / Pismo Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Grand Avenue @ 3rd Street Eb
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grover Beach Amtrak
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Luis Obispo
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Luis Obispo
    Walk to
    San Luis Obispo
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Pismo Beach to San Luis Obispo by bus and train via 21, 21 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Pismo Beach to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlet Center station to Ramona Garden Park - Grover Beach station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Grover Beach Amtrak station to San Luis Obispo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Bus - 2121
Bus - 2121
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to San Luis Obispo
Leaves from Pismo Beach Premium Outlet Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pismo Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Premium Outlets / K-Mart/Wal-Mart
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ramona Garden Park - Grover Beach
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Premium Outlets / K-Mart/Wal-Mart
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Grand Avenue @ 2nd Street Wb
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grover Beach Amtrak
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Luis Obispo
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Luis Obispo
    Walk to
    San Luis Obispo
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pismo Beach to San Luis Obispo

The distance between Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo is approximately 16.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pismo Beach to San Luis Obispo by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Luis Obispo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach is located at Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo and the nearest public transit station is James Way @ 4th Street Sb.

Train stations close to Pismo Beach:

  • Grover Beach Amtrak

Bus stations close to Pismo Beach:

  • James Way @ 4th Street Sb
  • James Way @ 4th Street Nb
  • James Way @ Highland Drive Nb

Public transit stations close to San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo is located at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo and the nearest public transit station is Mill at Johnson (E).

Train stations close to San Luis Obispo:

  • San Luis Obispo

Bus stations close to San Luis Obispo:

  • Mill at Johnson (E)
  • Mill at Johnson (W)
  • Mill at Santa Rosa (E)

Alternative route from Pismo Beach to San Luis Obispo by bus and train via 21, 21 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Pismo Beach to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlet Center station to Ramona Garden Park - Grover Beach station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Grover Beach Amtrak station to San Luis Obispo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Bus - 2121
Bus - 2121
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to San Luis Obispo
Leaves from Pismo Beach Premium Outlet Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pismo Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Premium Outlets / K-Mart/Wal-Mart
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ramona Garden Park - Grover Beach
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Premium Outlets / K-Mart/Wal-Mart
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Grand Avenue @ 2nd Street Wb
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grover Beach Amtrak
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Luis Obispo
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Luis Obispo
    Walk to
    San Luis Obispo
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to San Luis Obispo?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pismo Beach to San Luis Obispo?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 21, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pismo Beach to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo?

    The 24 bus line goes from Premium Outlets / Pismo Beach station near Pismo Beach to West Grand Avenue @ 3rd Street Eb station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till West Grand Avenue @ 3rd Street Eb station near San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo

  • How long does it take to travel from Pismo Beach to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo by bus and train is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pismo Beach to get to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Premium Outlets / Pismo Beach stop near Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo?

    Get off the bus at the West Grand Avenue @ 3rd Street Eb station, which is closest to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo.

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