There are 3 ways to get from Huntington Beach to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 34m$143–246Drive 210 mi
cheapest- Drive from Huntington Beach to Pismo Beachcar 210 mi
3h 51m$39–56Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 59m$83–164
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Huntington Beach to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Huntington Beach and Pismo Beach is 261 miles. The road distance is 211.2 miles.
The best way to get from Huntington Beach to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Huntington Beach to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Huntington Beach to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Huntington Beach to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Huntington Beach to Pismo Beach is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Huntington Beach to Pismo Beach.
There are 221+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
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