There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Hanford by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Hanfordbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 18m$105–207Drive 120.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Hanfordcar 120.5 mi
2h 26m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Hanfordbus
11h 22m$65–97Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Hanfordbus
12h 25m$87–158
Pismo Beach to Hanford by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Hanford is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Hanford is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Hanford. However, there are services departing from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and arriving at Hanford via Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala & Anapamu, Santa Barbara and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Hanford is 411 miles. The road distance is 121.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Hanford without a car is to train and bus via Los Angeles which takes 10h 18m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Pismo Beach to Hanford, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Hanford bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Santa Maria Transit Center station.
Pismo Beach to Hanford bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Chapala at Figueroa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Hanford is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Pismo Beach to Hanford.
There are 18+ hotels available in Hanford.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Hanford, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Hanford via Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara, and Bakersfield in around 11h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Hanford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Hanford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Hanford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
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