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How to get fromPalm Desert to Pismo Beachby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Pismo Beach by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 45m
    $119–221

  2. Drive 296.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Pismo Beachcar car 296.5 mi
    5h 16m
    $55–79

  3. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    6h 54m
    $309–661

  4. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 24m
    $94–188

  5. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    10h 29m
    $139–247

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    8h 55m
    $285–721

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours.

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