There are 4 ways to get from Hollywood to Nipomo by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 16m$97–177Drive 158.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hollywood to Nipomocar 158.5 mi
2h 55m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
6h 29m$146–185Train via Chatsworth (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chatsworth to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 58m$55–119
Hollywood to Nipomo by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hollywood to Nipomo is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Hollywood to Nipomo is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Hollywood to Nipomo. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Airport, CA and arriving at Thompson & Branch via Santa Maria Public Airport and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Hollywood station to Nipomo station. However, there are services departing from Hollywood / Vine Station and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Hollywood and Nipomo is 217 miles. The road distance is 159.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hollywood to Nipomo without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Hollywood to Nipomo, including transfers.
Hollywood to Nipomo bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Hollywood to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Hollywood to Nipomo is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $190 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Hollywood, CA, USA and Nipomo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chatsworth to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
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More Questions & Answers
Hollywood to Nipomo bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Hollywood to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hollywood to Nipomo is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Hollywood to Nipomo.
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