There are 3 ways to get from Vista to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 45m$172–268Drive 267.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vista to Pismo Beachcar 267.5 mi
4h 48m$46–67Tram, train, fly, bus
- Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
7h 15m$184–396
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Vista and Pismo Beach is 309 miles. The road distance is 269.1 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Vista to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Vista to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Vista to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Pismo Beach is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Vista to Pismo Beach.
There are 251+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $160–250 and the journey takes 7h 16m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- 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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