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

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There are 6 ways to get from Barstow to Pismo Beach by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to VVTC - Dock 6bus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beachbus bus
    9h 1m

  2. Drive 249.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barstow to Pismo Beachcar car 249.5 mi
    4h 59m
    $46–66

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    9h 10m
    $99–198

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    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
    $125–255

  5. 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
    $123–251

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    12h 19m
    $113–157

Barstow to Pismo Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Pismo Beach via Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barstow Station to Pismo Beach via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 10h 21m.

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