There are 4 ways to get from Tustin to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 12m$89–171Drive 209.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tustin to Pismo Beachcar 209.5 mi
3h 48m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beachbus Ans 6238
6h 48mTrain, fly, bus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- 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
6h 23m$240–481
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tustin to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tustin to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Tustin to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Grover Beach via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Tustin to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Tustin and Pismo Beach is 247 miles. The road distance is 210.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tustin to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Tustin to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Tustin to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Tustin to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Tustin to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Tustin, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Pismo Beach via Los Angeles and Grover Beach in around 6h 48m.
- 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 Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Grover Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- 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
Tustin to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Tustin to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tustin to Pismo Beach is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Tustin to Pismo Beach.
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