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How to get fromChula Vista to Pismo Beachby tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chula Vista to Pismo Beach by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Tram, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    5h 34m

  2. Drive 302.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Pismo Beachcar car 302.4 mi
    5h 26m
    $56–80

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 42m
    $118–234

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    12h 4m
    $146–230

  5. Tram, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus bus
    7h 33m

  6. Train via Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 34m
    $107–217

Chula Vista to Pismo Beach by bus and tram

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to James Way & Highland via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, 12th & Imperial Station, Old Town Station, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport, Transit Center, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 12h 4m.

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