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How to get fromPismo Beach to Santa Anaby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 33m
    $140–222

  2. Drive  207.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Santa Anacar car 207.9 mi
    3h 46m
    $38–55

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Anataxi taxi
    6h 52m
    $228–275

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, 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 Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    4h 14m
    $287–570

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    4h 55m
    $243–472

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Ana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 6h 29m.

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