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How to get fromTehachapi to Pismo Beachby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tehachapi to Pismo Beach by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 28m
    $108–159

  2. Drive 161.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Pismo Beachcar car 161.5 mi
    3h 27m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    10h 1m

  4. Bus, train via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 57m
    $113–179

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tehachapi to Pismo Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 294.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Pismo Beach via Santa Barbara and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 8h 28m.

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