There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 19m$105–205Drive 258.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oceanside to Pismo Beachcar 258.9 mi
4h 39m$48–69Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
5h 50m$194–369Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
6h 11m$270–530
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Oceanside and Pismo Beach is 299 miles. The road distance is 260.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Oceanside to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Oceanside to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Oceanside to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Pismo Beach is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Oceanside to Pismo Beach.
Book your Oceanside to Pismo Beach train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 7h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 220+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.








