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How to get fromSierra Madre to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, tram, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sierra Madre to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, tram, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 3m
    $78–156

  2. Drive 185.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sierra Madre to Pismo Beachcar car 185.3 mi
    3h 20m
    $34–49

  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
    8h
    $57–91

  4. Tram, bus, line 14 bus

    1. Take the tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Maria Public Airport to Transit Centerbus bus 14 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus bus 10N
    9h 12m
    $99–132

Sierra Madre to Pismo Beach by bus and tram

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Sierra Madre, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baldwin / Sierra Madre to Pismo Beach via El Monte Station - Lower Level, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 8h.

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