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How to get fromNeedles to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Needles to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 50m
    $180–364

  2. Drive 392.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Pismo Beachcar car 392.7 mi
    7h 15m
    $72–104

  3. Train, shuttle, fly

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAS - SBP
    9h 20m
    $137–355

  4. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 56m
    $178–360

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    16h 11m
    $199–336

Needles to Pismo Beach by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527 mi
  • Duration: 13h 50m

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

You can take a train from Needles Station to Pismo Beach via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 13h 50m.

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