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How to get fromLos Angeles Downtown to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 13m
    $75–149

  2. Drive 177.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Downtown to Pismo Beachcar car 177.3 mi
    3h 14m
    $33–47

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    5h 6m
    $250–618

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Pismo Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 211.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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