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How to get fromLa Jolla to Pismo Beachby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Pismo Beach by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 30 bus, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    5h 42m
    $174–360

  2. Drive 287.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Pismo Beachcar car 287.8 mi
    5h 12m
    $53–76

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 42m
    $112–237

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    11h 40m
    $146–230

  5. Line 30 bus, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus bus
    7h 41m
    $172–238

La Jolla to Pismo Beach by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to James Way & Highland via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport, Transit Center, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 11h 40m.

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