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

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There are 3 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Riverside by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    7h 57m
    $85–166

  2. Drive 228.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Riversidecar car 228.9 mi
    4h 10m
    $42–61

  3. Fly, 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 Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    4h 54m
    $268–504

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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Map of how to get from Pismo Beach to Riverside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 271.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a vehicle from Pismo Beach to Riverside - Downtown via Grover Beach Amtrak, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 57m.

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