There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Oceanside by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, 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.
Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
best- 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 Oceansidetrain
3h 46m$226–409Drive 258.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Oceansidecar 258.6 mi
4h 38m$48–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 40m$105–212Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus Lax Linq
8h 43m$133–190Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
4h 6m$296–562
Pismo Beach to Oceanside by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Oceanside is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Oceanside is to fly and train which takes 3h 46m and costs $220 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and arriving at 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA via Transit Center, Santa Maria Airport, CA and LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Oceanside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Oceanside is 319 miles. The road distance is 260.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Oceanside without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Pismo Beach to Oceanside, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Oceanside bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Pismo Beach to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Oceanside is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Oceanside 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA via Santa Maria Transit Center, Transit Center, Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup in around 8h 43m.
- 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
- $180–340
- 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
- $20–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Pismo Beach to Oceanside bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Pismo Beach to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Oceanside is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Pismo Beach to Oceanside.
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