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How to get fromCulver City to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Culver City to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 51m
    $78–156

  2. Drive 172.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Culver City to Pismo Beachcar car 172.9 mi
    3h 8m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 7m
    $57–91

  4. Tram, fly, bus

    1. Take the tram from Culver City Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    5h 26m
    $226–451

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venice / Hughes to Pismo Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 7m.

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