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How to get fromFountain Valley to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Fountain Valley to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 25m
    $119–223

  2. Drive 209.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fountain Valley to Pismo Beachcar car 209.6 mi
    3h 45m
    $39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    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 18m
    $106–151

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  • Distance: 254.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to Pismo Beach via Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 18m.

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