There are 6 ways to get from California to Pismo Beach by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beachbus Ans 6238
4h 33m$62–85Drive 176.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Pismo Beachcar 176.3 mi
3h 13m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 13m$77–149Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- 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
5h 6m$230–458Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
5h 3m$184–350Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
5h 32m$163–418
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from California to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Grover Beach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between California and Pismo Beach is 198 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.
The best way to get from California to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from California to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
California to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Los Angeles station.
California to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Pismo Beach is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beach twice a week. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 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
- $24–180
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
California to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Grover Beach station.
California to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Pismo Beach is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from California to Pismo Beach.
There are 220+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.