There are 3 ways to get from Tustin to Pismo Beach by train (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$144–219Drive 209.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tustin to Pismo Beachcar 209.5 mi
3h 48m$37–54Train, 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 24m$388–697
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 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 $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Tustin to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Tustin to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana 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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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 $130–210 and the journey takes 6h 9m.
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- 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
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- Amtrak
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- 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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