There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 44m$90–182Drive 221.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Lake Forestcar 221.1 mi
4h 1m$41–59Fly 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 Irvinetrain
4h 42m$229–447Fly 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 Irvinetrain
4h 26m$272–520
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Irvine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Lake Forest is 257 miles. The road distance is 222.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Pismo Beach to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Pismo Beach to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Lake Forest is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Pismo Beach to Lake Forest.
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What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Irvine 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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