There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to San Juan Capistrano by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 57m$95–192Drive 230.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to San Juan Capistranocar 230.1 mi
4h 9m$42–61Fly 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 35m$225–442Fly 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 39m$276–530
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 San Juan Capistrano is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and San Juan Capistrano is 270 miles. The road distance is 231.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to San Juan Capistrano without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Pismo Beach to San Juan Capistrano, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Pismo Beach to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to San Juan Capistrano is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Pismo Beach to San Juan Capistrano.
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What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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