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How to get fromLake Elsinore to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 48m
    $86–170

  2. Drive 244.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to Pismo Beachcar car 244.7 mi
    4h 23m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    12h 51m
    $74–123

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain train 91-PV Line
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 49m
    $94–188

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain train 91-PV Line
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 38m
    $82–171

Lake Elsinore to Pismo Beach by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Pismo Beach via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring + Graham to Pismo Beach via Palomar + Wildomar Trl, Promenade Mall, Moreno + Front, Temecula Bus Stop, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 12h 51m.

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