There are 5 ways to get from Upland to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, 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$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
8h 1mTrain 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$377–629Fly from Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane ONT - SBP
7h 20m$49–287
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 bus from Upland to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Arrow Highway @ 2nd Avenue and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Montclair Transcenter, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
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 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
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 bus, which costs and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $290 and takes 7h 20m.
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, you can take a bus from Arrow Highway @ 2nd Avenue to Pismo Beach via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 8h 1m.
- 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
- $23–180
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
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 11m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Upland to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
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.
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