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How to get fromSanta Ana to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 12m
    $143–218

  2. Drive  208.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Pismo Beachcar car 208.1 mi
    3h 47m
    $38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus 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 8m

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    6h 23m
    $258–537

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Pismo Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 8m.

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