There are 3 ways to get from Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 35m$86–184Drive 221.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Hills to Pismo Beachcar 221.2 mi
4h$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
9h 16m$64–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from El Toro-Paseo De Valencia and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Laguna Hills and Pismo Beach is 261 miles. The road distance is 222.5 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Laguna Hills, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Toro-Paseo De Valencia to Pismo Beach via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 9h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Laguna Hills to Pismo Beach.
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