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

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There are 5 ways to get from Barstow to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 21m
    $104–270

  2. Drive  249.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barstow to Pismo Beachcar car 249.5 mi
    4h 58m
    $46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    12h 33m
    $78–108

  4. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 27m
    $105–267

  5. Bus via Solvang

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Solvang- Solvang Park to Transit Centerbus bus 20
    13h 1m
    $82–116

Barstow to Pismo Beach by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Barstow Station to Pismo Beach via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barstow Station to James Way & Highland via Santa Barbara, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, Chapala at Figueroa, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 12h 33m.

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