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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grover Beach to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 21m
    $73–105

  2. Drive 215.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Irvinecar car 215.3 mi
    3h 56m
    $40–57

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 26m
    $91–181

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, 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 L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    4h 25m
    $266–502

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    5h 37m
    $245–446

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 240.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Pismo Beach to Main-Harvard via Grover Beach, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Ana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 29m.

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