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

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Pismo Beach by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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 10m
    $115–215

  2. Drive 281.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Pismo Beachcar car 281.2 mi
    5h
    $52–75

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    6h 40m
    $277–623

  4. Bus, train via Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 59m
    $104–198

Palm Springs to Pismo Beach by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, 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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