There are 4 ways to get from Upland to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 29m$127–203Drive 209.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Upland to Pismo Beachcar 209.3 mi
3h 49m$36–52Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
6h 38m$377–679Fly from Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane ONT - SBP
7h 20m$54–297
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upland to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Upland to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Upland to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Upland and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Upland and Pismo Beach is 249 miles. The road distance is 210.5 miles.
The best way to get from Upland to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Upland to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Upland to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Upland station.
The best way to get from Upland to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $300 and takes 7h 20m.
Upland to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upland to Pismo Beach is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Upland to Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Upland, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Upland to Pismo Beach via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours.
- 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
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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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