There are 4 ways to get from Arcadia to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 50m$61–144Drive 186 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arcadia to Pismo Beachcar 186 mi
3h 21m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 10m$47–73Tram, fly, bus
- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
6h 2m$241–510
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Arcadia to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Huntington / Santa Clara and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Huntington / Maycrest, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Arcadia and Pismo Beach is 229 miles. The road distance is 187 miles.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Arcadia to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Arcadia to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Arcadia to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntington / Santa Clara to Pismo Beach via Huntington / Maycrest, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 10m.
- 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
- $25–190
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
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Arcadia to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Arcadia to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to Pismo Beach is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Arcadia to Pismo Beach.
There are 250+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.







