There are 2 ways to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara (Station) to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Santa Barbara (Station) and Pismo Beach is 109 miles. The road distance is 82.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Santa Barbara (Station) to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara (Station) to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara (Station) to Pismo Beach is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Pismo Beach.
There are 221+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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