There are 4 ways to get from West Covina to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 55m$81–162Drive 194 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Covina to Pismo Beachcar 194 mi
3h 31m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 21m$58–92Line 707 bus, fly, bus
- Take the bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus
- 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
6h 1m$231–464
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Covina to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from West Covina to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from West Covina to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Cal State La Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from West Covina to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Baldwin Park and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between West Covina and Pismo Beach is 231 miles. The road distance is 195.1 miles.
The best way to get from West Covina to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from West Covina to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
West Covina to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
West Covina to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from West Covina to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between West Covina, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to Pismo Beach via Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 21m.
- 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
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- 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
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- 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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More Questions & Answers
West Covina to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
West Covina to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Covina to Pismo Beach is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from West Covina to Pismo Beach.
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