There are 4 ways to get from Pasadena to Pismo Beach by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, tram, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 33m$56–90Drive 179.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pasadena to Pismo Beachcar 179.2 mi
3h 14m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 38m$76–154Tram, fly, bus
- Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
5h 50m$251–620
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Pasadena and Pismo Beach is 210 miles. The road distance is 180.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Pasadena to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Pasadena to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Pasadena to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Pismo Beach is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to Pismo Beach via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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More Questions & Answers
Pasadena to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Pasadena to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Pismo Beach is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Pasadena to Pismo Beach.
There are 207+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.