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How to get fromIndio to Pismo Beachby bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Indio to Pismo Beach by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 32m
    $83–191

  2. Drive  301.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indio to Pismo Beachcar car 301.5 mi
    5h 20m
    $55–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    10h 48m
    $114–157

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    6h 45m
    $575–691

  5. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 53m
    $83–194

  6. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    10h 23m
    $98–217

  7. Bus, train #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Indio Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 59m
    $90–203

Indio to Pismo Beach by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Indio Bus Station to James Way & Highland via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport, Transit Center, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours.

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