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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    7h 53m
    $97–139

  2. Drive 224.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Pismo Beachcar car 224.9 mi
    4h 3m
    $41–60

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 59m
    $85–167

  4. Train via Transit Center

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 39m
    $74–150

Bloomington to Pismo Beach by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Bloomington to Pismo Beach via 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Bernardino Avenue @ Linden to Pismo Beach via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Fontana, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 8h 59m.

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