There are 4 ways to get from Corona to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 25m$128–204Drive 222.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Corona to Pismo Beachcar 222.9 mi
4h 2m$39–55Train, fly
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
6h 34m$378–630Train
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 51m$147–232
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Corona to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Corona to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Corona to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Corona - North Main and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Corona and Pismo Beach is 259 miles. The road distance is 224.2 miles.
The best way to get from Corona to Pismo Beach without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 7h 25m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Corona to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Corona to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Corona - North Main station.
Corona to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Corona to Pismo Beach is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Corona to Pismo Beach.
There are 251+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Corona, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Corona - North Main to Pismo Beach via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
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