There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 19m$100–204Drive 262.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carlsbad to Pismo Beachcar 262.4 mi
4h 43m$48–70Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
6h 1m$174–362Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
6h 16m
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Carlsbad and Pismo Beach is 299 miles. The road distance is 264 miles.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Carlsbad to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Carlsbad to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Carlsbad to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Pismo Beach is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Carlsbad to Pismo Beach.
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What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 7h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
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 Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
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