There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Pismo Beach by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beachbus Ans 6238
6h 34mDrive 188.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Pismo Beachcar 188.7 mi
3h 25m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 44m$81–161Bus, fly
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus
- 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 41m$231–460
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Ramona and arriving at Grover Beach via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between El Monte and Pismo Beach is 213 miles. The road distance is 189.8 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from El Monte to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
El Monte to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Los Angeles station.
El Monte to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Pismo Beach is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
American Star Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beach twice a week, and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
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- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Grover Beach station.
El Monte to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Pismo Beach is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from El Monte to Pismo Beach.
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