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

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There are 3 ways to get from San Fernando to Pismo Beach by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 23m
    $51–76

  2. Drive 161.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Fernando to Pismo Beachcar car 161.9 mi
    3h 2m
    $30–43

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 7m
    $66–144

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  • Distance: 177.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles to Pismo Beach via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 36m.

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