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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Pismo Beachby ferry, train, bus, tram, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Pismo Beach by ferry, train, bus, tram, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 40m
    $104–197

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    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
    9h 35m
    $90–138

  3. Ferry, tram, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    5. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    7h 5m
    $254–494

  4. Ferry, tram, bus, line 14 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santa Maria Public Airport to Transit Centerbus bus 14 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus bus 10N
    10h 50m
    $125–173

  5. Ferry, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Dana Pointferry ferry
    2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    9h 14m
    $241–463

  6. Ferry, tram, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    5. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus bus
    9h 16m
    $402–562

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to Pismo Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 266.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Pismo Beach. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Grover Beach Amtrak, then take the taxi to Pismo Beach. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Pismo Beach via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, 1st & Shelter H S, 1st & Shelter G S, Long Beach Blvd & 16th NE, Long Beach Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 9h 35m.

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