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How to get fromSolana Beach to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Solana Beach to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 36m
    $111–217

  2. Drive 275.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Pismo Beachcar car 275.6 mi
    4h 58m
    $51–73

  3. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    5h 36m
    $189–360

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to James Way & Highlandbus bus
    7h 35m
    $177–248

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    7h 47m
    $262–525

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 7h 33m.

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