There are 4 ways to get from Redlands to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 24m$134–215Drive 237.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Redlands to Pismo Beachcar 237.7 mi
4h 17m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
11h 5m$106–144Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Downtown Los Angelesbus Nogales / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
12h 25m$136–234
Redlands to Pismo Beach by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Redlands to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Redlands to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Redlands to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Redlands Boulevard @ Orange and arriving at James Way & Highland via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Redlands to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Redlands - Downtown and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via San Bernardino - Downtown and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Redlands and Pismo Beach is 278 miles. The road distance is 239.1 miles.
The best way to get from Redlands to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Redlands to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Redlands to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Redlands to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Redlands to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Redlands, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Redlands - Downtown to Pismo Beach via San Bernardino - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redlands Boulevard @ Orange to James Way & Highland via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport, Transit Center, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 11h 5m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Bloomington to Downtown Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $30–55
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Booking & Getting There
Redlands to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Redlands to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redlands to Pismo Beach is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Redlands to Pismo Beach.
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