There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Glendale Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 47m$82–163Drive 159 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Santa Claritacar 159 mi
2h 58m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 51m$105–134Fly 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 L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain
4h 17m$266–501Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SBP - BUR
6h 2m$94–359
Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Transit Center, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Newhall via Glendale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Santa Clarita is 231 miles. The road distance is 159.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 8h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $360 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Glendale Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Santa Maria Transit Center, Transit Center, Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 8h 51m.
- 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
- $21–150
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glendale Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Pismo Beach to Santa Clarita.
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