There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 39m$71–138Drive 161.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Van Nuys to Pismo Beachcar 161.7 mi
2h 58m$30–43Fly, bus
- 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
5h 21m$230–458
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Pismo Beach is 194 miles. The road distance is 162.6 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Van Nuys to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Van Nuys to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Van Nuys to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Pismo Beach is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Van Nuys to Pismo Beach.
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What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 36m.
- 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
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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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