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

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There are 8 ways to get from La Quinta to Pismo Beach by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    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 46m
    $129–227

  2. Drive 303.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Quinta to Pismo Beachcar car 303.5 mi
    5h 24m
    $56–80

  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
    11h 2m
    $150–203

  4. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    7h 6m
    $342–699

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 7m
    $137–248

  6. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus 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 27m
    $139–246

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    8h 4m
    $284–533

  8. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 7m
    $318–759

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Quinta to Pismo Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 347.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from La Quinta to James Way & Highland via Indio Bus Station, 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 11h 2m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours.

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