There are 4 ways to get from Monrovia to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 53m$76–154Drive 187.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monrovia to Pismo Beachcar 187.9 mi
3h 24m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 42m$58–96Tram, fly, bus
- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
6h 5m$251–620
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Huntington / Rosemead, Huntington / Maycrest, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Monrovia station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Monrovia Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Monrovia and Pismo Beach is 231 miles. The road distance is 189 miles.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Monrovia to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Monrovia to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Monrovia to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Monrovia, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave to Pismo Beach via Rosemead Blvd and Huntington Dr W, Huntington / Rosemead, Huntington / Maycrest, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- 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
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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More Questions & Answers
Monrovia to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Monrovia to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia to Pismo Beach is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Monrovia to Pismo Beach.
There are 199+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.