There are 4 ways to get from Torrance to Pismo Beach by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beachbus Ans 6238
6h 36mDrive 185.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Torrance to Pismo Beachcar 185.6 mi
3h 22m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 16m$75–154Line 10 bus, tram, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Mary K Giordano Regional Transit Center to Crenshaw Stationbus
- Take the tram from Crenshaw C-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- 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 36m$225–451
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torrance to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Torrance to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Torrance to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Torrance Bl at Crenshaw Bl and arriving at Grover Beach via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Torrance to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Torrance and Pismo Beach is 218 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.
The best way to get from Torrance to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Torrance to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Torrance to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Los Angeles station.
Torrance to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Torrance to Pismo Beach is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Torrance, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
American Star Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beach twice a week, and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- $24–180
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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Crenshaw C-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- transit.torranceca.gov
Bus from Mary K Giordano Regional Transit Center to Crenshaw Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://transit.torranceca.gov
- Schedules at
- https://transit.torranceca.gov/routes-schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
- 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
Torrance to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Grover Beach station.
Torrance to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torrance to Pismo Beach is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Torrance to Pismo Beach.
There are 203+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.









