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How to get fromPismo Beach to Barstowby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 6m
    $105–272

  2. Drive  249.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Barstowcar car 249.5 mi
    4h 58m
    $46–66

  3. Bus via Santa Maria Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus Midday
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 12m
    $75–108

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $308–650

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Barstow Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 24m
    $95–139

Pismo Beach to Barstow by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Pismo Beach to Barstow Station via Grover Beach Amtrak and Los Angeles in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Barstow Station via Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, and Santa Barbara in around 12h 12m.

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