There are 4 ways to get from South Pasadena to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 32m$76–154Drive 180.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Pasadena to Pismo Beachcar 180.7 mi
3h 16m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 11m$58–92Tram, fly, bus
- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
5h 44m$231–460
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Pasadena to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from South Pasadena to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from South Pasadena to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Mission and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Atlantic / Floral, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from South Pasadena station to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between South Pasadena and Pismo Beach is 220 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from South Pasadena to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
South Pasadena to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
South Pasadena to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between South Pasadena, 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 Fair Oaks / Mission to Pismo Beach via Atlantic / Floral, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
South Pasadena to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
South Pasadena to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Pasadena to Pismo Beach is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from South Pasadena to Pismo Beach.
There are 221+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.