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How to get fromSanta Ana Airport (SNA) to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 43m
    $115–209

  2. Drive 213.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Pismo Beachcar car 213.9 mi
    3h 56m
    $39–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 32m
    $66–98

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to Pismo Beachrideshare rideshare 213.9 mi
    3h 56m

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  • Distance: 258.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Pismo Beach via Macarthur-Harbor, Harbor-Macarthur, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 9h 32m.

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