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 Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
6h 45m$131–166Drive 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$120–194Line 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$295–611
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Los Angeles Airport, CA and arriving at James Way & Highland via Santa Maria Public Airport and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
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 213 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 45m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Torrance to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Torrance to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA 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 45m and costs $130 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Torrance, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–180 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 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Crenshaw C-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- Torrance Transit
Bus from Mary K Giordano Regional Transit Center to Crenshaw Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Torrance Transit
- Schedules at
- Routes and Schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Torrance to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Maria Airport, CA 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 199+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.