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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Pismo Beachby bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Pismo Beach by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 6m
    $116–211

  2. Drive 283.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Pismo Beachcar car 283.2 mi
    5h 3m
    $52–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    10h 17m
    $138–187

  4. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    6h 54m
    $307–658

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 58m
    $133–256

  6. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 14m
    $114–218

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    7h 19m
    $272–517

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Desert Hot Springs to Pismo Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to James Way & Highland via Palm Springs North, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport, Transit Center, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours.

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