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How to get fromRidgecrest to Pismo Beachby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Pismo Beach by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via Santa Barbara

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    11h 53m
    $91–165

  2. Drive  232.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Pismo Beachcar car 232.3 mi
    4h 47m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    12h 7m
    $78–179

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 44m
    $63–91

Ridgecrest to Pismo Beach by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to James Way & Highland via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, Chapala at Figueroa, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 13h 44m.

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