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How to get fromRancho Cucamonga to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 37m
    $83–164

  2. Drive 212.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Pismo Beachcar car 212.6 mi
    3h 50m
    $39–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    8h 25m
    $62–101

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    6h 45m
    $238–470

  5. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ONT - SBP
    7h 35m
    $54–277

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Rancho Cucamonga to Pismo Beach via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Pismo Beach via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 8h 25m.

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