There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Upland by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SBP - ONT
4h 23m$78–309Drive 209.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Uplandcar 209.2 mi
3h 48m$39–56Train
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain SB Line
7h 43m$128–204Fly 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 Uplandtrain
4h 41m$406–662Train, bus
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the bus from Cal State LA E to Montclair Transit Centerbus 707 / ...
10h 16m$125–202
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Upland is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Upland is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Upland. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Upland via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Upland is 206 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Upland without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Pismo Beach to Upland, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Upland is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $75 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 7h 43m.
Pismo Beach to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Upland is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Pismo Beach to Upland.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Upland, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pismo Beach to Upland via Grover Beach Amtrak, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Upland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Upland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Cal State LA E to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
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