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How to get fromDana Point to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dana Point to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 53m
    $96–194

  2. Drive 232.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dana Point to Pismo Beachcar car 232.4 mi
    4h 18m
    $43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beachbus bus Ans 6238
    9h 48m

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  • Distance: 270.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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 $85–180 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, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach in around 9h 48m.

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