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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)

    best
    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
    $77–139

  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 via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    10h 48m
    $52–75

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    11h 20m
    $109–150

Tehachapi to Pismo Beach by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to James Way & Highland via Santa Barbara, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, Chapala at Figueroa, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 10h 48m.

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