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How to get fromRiverside to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 45m
    $74–156

  2. Drive  228.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Pismo Beachcar car 228.9 mi
    4h 10m
    $42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus 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
    9h 32m
    $61–98

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown 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 53m
    $249–522

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Riverside to Pismo Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 271.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Pismo Beach via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 9h 32m.

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