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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center 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
    7h 13m
    $63–102

  2. Drive 230.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Bernardino to Pismo Beachcar car 230.8 mi
    4h 7m
    $43–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 7m
    $84–165

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - 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
    7h 15m
    $259–631

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Bernardino to Pismo Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Pismo Beach via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pismo Beach via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 8h 7m.

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