There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 29m$152–244Drive 232.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Dana Pointcar 232.9 mi
4h 15m$43–62Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 7m$230–454Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 19m$430–702
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Dana Point is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Dana Point is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Dana Point is 272 miles. The road distance is 234.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Pismo Beach to Dana Point, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Pismo Beach to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Dana Point is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Pismo Beach to Dana Point.
There are 241+ hotels available in Dana Point.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 6h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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