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How to get fromBakersfield to Pismo Beachby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Pismo Beach by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 52m

  2. Drive  133.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Pismo Beachcar car 133.8 mi
    2h 42m
    $23–33

  3. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    8h 43m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 15m

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  • Distance: 265.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to James Way & Highland via Santa Barbara, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, Chapala at Figueroa, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 8h 43m.

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