There are 4 ways to get from Fontana to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 48m$83–165Drive 223.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fontana to Pismo Beachcar 223.9 mi
4h 1m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beachbus Ans 6238
8h 12mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
6h 56m$238–471
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Merrill @ Sierra Avenue and arriving at Grover Beach via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Fontana to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Fontana and Pismo Beach is 261 miles. The road distance is 225.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fontana to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Fontana to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Fontana to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Fontana to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fontana station.
The best way to get from Fontana to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Fontana to Pismo Beach via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrill @ Sierra Avenue to Pismo Beach via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fontana to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Fontana to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to Pismo Beach is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Fontana to Pismo Beach.
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