What is the cheapest way to get from Carson to Pismo Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carson to Pismo Beach?

The fastest way to get from Carson to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Carson and Pismo Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl and arriving at James Way & Highland via Los Angeles Union Station and Cypress & Nicholson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Carson to Pismo Beach?

The distance between Carson and Pismo Beach is 206 miles. The road distance is 189.5 miles.

How do I travel from Carson to Pismo Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Carson to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Carson to Pismo Beach?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Carson to Pismo Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carson to Pismo Beach bus from?

Carson to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Train or bus from Carson to Pismo Beach?

The best way to get from Carson to Pismo Beach is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Carson to Pismo Beach bus arrive?

Carson to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Maria station.

Can I drive from Carson to Pismo Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Pismo Beach is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Carson to Pismo Beach.

Where can I stay near Pismo Beach?

There are 233+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.

Carson to Pismo Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Carson to Pismo Beach by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Mariabus FlixBus 2005
6h 48m
$43–65
Line 51 bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria / Tamcliff to 7th / Maplebus 51
2. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Santa Mariashuttle Cbx
7h 51m
$34–55
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 9m
$52–100
Drive 188.4 mi
1. Drive from Carson to Pismo Beachcar 188.4 mi
3h 24m
$35–50
Bus, tram, fly
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Stationbus
2. Take the tram from Harbor Freeway Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
4. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
5h 38m
$35–231

Carson to Pismo Beach by bus and foot (Flixbus)

1Weekly Services

6h 48mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.5 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Maria once a week. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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