There are 4 ways to get from Fullerton to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 55m$85–165Drive 200.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fullerton to Pismo Beachcar 200.4 mi
3h 41m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beachbus Ans 6238
6h 13m$67–99Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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
6h 2m$237–468
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Fullerton station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Grover Beach via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Fullerton station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Fullerton and Pismo Beach is 237 miles. The road distance is 201.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Fullerton to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Fullerton to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Los Angeles station.
Fullerton to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beach twice a week. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- 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
Fullerton to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Grover Beach station.
Fullerton to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Pismo Beach is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Fullerton to Pismo Beach.
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