There are 4 ways to get from Rialto to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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 Rialto to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 54m$129–205Drive 226.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rialto to Pismo Beachcar 226.6 mi
4h 3m$39–56Train, fly
- Take the train from Rialto to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
7h 3m$379–681Train via Transit Center
- Take the train from Rialto to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 33m$113–188
Rialto to Pismo Beach by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rialto to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rialto to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Rialto to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Rialto and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Rialto and Pismo Beach is 265 miles. The road distance is 227.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rialto to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Rialto to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Rialto to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Rialto station.
Rialto to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rialto to Pismo Beach is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Rialto to Pismo Beach.
There are 250+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Rialto, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Rialto to Pismo Beach via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rialto to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rialto to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rialto to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- 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
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