There are 6 ways to get from Apple Valley to Pismo Beach by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 19m$82–180Drive 241.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Apple Valley to Pismo Beachcar 241.4 mi
4h 41m$45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
11h 22m$108–156Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 7m$108–238Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 17m$106–234Train via Los Angeles #2 (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 56m$100–216
Apple Valley to Pismo Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Apple Valley to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Apple Valley to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Apple Valley to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Navajo Rd and arriving at James Way & Highland via Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Apple Valley to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Victorville Amtrak and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Apple Valley and Pismo Beach is 305 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.
The best way to get from Apple Valley to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 19m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Apple Valley to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Apple Valley to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Victorville Transit Center station.
Apple Valley to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Victorville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Apple Valley to Pismo Beach is to bus which takes 11h 22m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 11h 7m.
What companies run services between Apple Valley, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Navajo Rd to James Way & Highland via Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport, Transit Center, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Jicarilla Rd to Pismo Beach via VVTC - Dock 7, Victorville Amtrak, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 11h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
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More Questions & Answers
Apple Valley to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Apple Valley to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Apple Valley to Pismo Beach is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Apple Valley to Pismo Beach.
There are 199+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.







