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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 27m
    $44–81

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus bus 10N
    3h 25m
    $9–11

  3. Drive 81.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Pismo Beachcar car 81.6 mi
    1h 34m
    $15–22

Santa Barbara to Pismo Beach by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chapala at Figueroa to James Way & Highland via Santa Maria Transit Center in around 3h 25m.

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