There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Glendale Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain AV Line
8h 6m$85–167Drive 173.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Lancastercar 173.7 mi
3h 41m$32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
10h 13m$106–134Fly 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 L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
5h 36m$269–506Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SBP - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
7h 21m$97–364
Pismo Beach to Lancaster by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Lancaster is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Lancaster via Glendale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Lancaster is 278 miles. The road distance is 174.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Pismo Beach to Lancaster, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Pismo Beach to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glendale Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Lancaster is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Pismo Beach to Lancaster.
There are 58+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Pismo Beach to Lancaster via Grover Beach Amtrak, Glendale Amtrak, and Glendale in around 8h 6m.
- 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
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Glendale to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide








