There are 2 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Burbank and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Pismo Beach is 208 miles. The road distance is 167.9 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burbank station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to Pismo Beach is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Pismo Beach.
There are 207+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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Train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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