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How to get fromEl Monte to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 44m
    $66–151

  2. Drive  188.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Pismo Beachcar car 188.7 mi
    3h 25m
    $35–50

  3. Line 70 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    7h 11m
    $48–72

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    5h 41m
    $241–510

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Pismo Beach via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 11m.

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