What is the cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $9 - $11 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Pismo Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and arriving at Chapala at Figueroa via Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Pismo Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Pismo Beach and Santa Barbara is 109 miles. The road distance is 82 miles.

How do I travel from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $40 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara bus from?

Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets station.

Where do I catch the Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara train from?

Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $11 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Santa Maria Transit Center station.

Where does the Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

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There are 3 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 26m
$40–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus Midday
3h 14m
$9–11
Drive 81.5 mi
1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbaracar 81.5 mi
1h 33m
$15–22

Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 108.5 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbara 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Chapala at Figueroa via Santa Maria Transit Center in around 3h 14m.

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