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How to get fromEncinitas to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 42m
    $112–228

  2. Drive 271.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Pismo Beachcar car 271.7 mi
    4h 54m
    $50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    10h 55m
    $136–205

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    5h 42m
    $174–352

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 41m
    $202–240

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    7h 35m
    $270–476

Encinitas to Pismo Beach by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to James Way & Highland via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport, Transit Center, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 10h 55m.

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