There are 3 ways to get from Dana Point to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 53m$151–244Drive 233.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dana Point to Pismo Beachcar 233.4 mi
4h 16m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
10h 28m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, Broadway / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Dana Point and Pismo Beach is 272 miles. The road distance is 234.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Dana Point to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Dana Point to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Pismo Beach via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 10h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Dana Point to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Dana Point to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Pismo Beach is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Dana Point to Pismo Beach.
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