There are 4 ways to get from Downey to Pismo Beach by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 38mDrive 188.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downey to Pismo Beachcar 188.5 mi
3h 28m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 6m$123–196Tram, fly, bus
- Take the tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
5h 18m$364–659
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downey to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Downey to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Downey to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Downey and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Downey station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Lakewood Blvd Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Downey and Pismo Beach is 213 miles. The road distance is 189.6 miles.
The best way to get from Downey to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Downey to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Downey to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Downey to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Downey to Pismo Beach is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Downey to Pismo Beach via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- 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
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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
- $16–24
- 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
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Downey to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Downey to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Pismo Beach is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Downey to Pismo Beach.
There are 251+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.