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How to get fromStudio City to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Studio City to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 25m
    $112–186

  2. Drive  164.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Studio City to Pismo Beachcar car 164.4 mi
    2h 59m
    $30–44

  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
    6h 54m

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  • Distance: 200.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura / Laurel Canyon to Pismo Beach via Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 6h 54m.

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