There are 3 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Irvine to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 34m$95–191Drive 224.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aliso Viejo to Pismo Beachcar 224.9 mi
4h 6m$41–60Train, fly
- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
6h 43m$239–471
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Aliso Viejo to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Aliso Viejo and Pismo Beach is 266 miles. The road distance is 226.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aliso Viejo to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Aliso Viejo to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Aliso Viejo to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Aliso Viejo to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aliso Viejo to Pismo Beach is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Aliso Viejo to Pismo Beach.
There are 221+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Aliso Viejo, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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