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How to get fromWest Hollywood to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from West Hollywood to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 50m
    $78–156

  2. Drive 170 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Hollywood to Pismo Beachcar car 170 mi
    3h 11m
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 20m
    $58–87

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  • Distance: 221.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between West Hollywood, 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 Santa Monica / Fairfax to Pismo Beach via Hill / 3rd, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 20m.

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