There are 4 ways to get from Murrieta to Pismo Beach by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus 206
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain
9h 32m$84–168Drive 255.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Murrieta to Pismo Beachcar 255.6 mi
4h 34m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
11h 3m$74–123Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Perris Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain
11h 6m$94–189
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Murrieta to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Murrieta to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Murrieta to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Promenade Mall, Temecula Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Murrieta and Pismo Beach is 293 miles. The road distance is 257.1 miles.
The best way to get from Murrieta to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 9h 32m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Murrieta to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Murrieta to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Temecula Bus Stop station.
Murrieta to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Murrieta to Pismo Beach is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Murrieta to Pismo Beach.
There are 221+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Murrieta, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Pismo Beach via 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 11h 3m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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