There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 45m$84–166Drive 228.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Pismo Beachcar 228.9 mi
4h 10m$42–61Train, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
6h 53m$239–472
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Riverside and Pismo Beach is 273 miles. The road distance is 230.2 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Riverside to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Riverside to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Pismo Beach is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Riverside to Pismo Beach.
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What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Pismo Beach via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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