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 Torrance, CA and arriving at James Way & Highland via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Cypress & Nicholson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Carson to Pismo Beach?

The distance between Carson and Pismo Beach is 230 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 train which takes 6h 47m and costs $50 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 Torrance, CA station.

Train or bus from Carson to Pismo Beach?

The best way to get from Carson to Pismo Beach is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Carson to Pismo Beach bus arrive?

Carson to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union 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 240+ 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 train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, 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.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 47m
$50–99
Bus, tram, fly
cheapest
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 32m
$34–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Torrance, CA to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 30m
Drive 188.4 mi
1. Drive from Carson to Pismo Beachcar 188.4 mi
3h 24m
$35–50
Line 51 bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Victoria / Tamcliff to 7th / Maplebus 51
2. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Santa Mariashuttle Cbx
7h 53m
$34–55

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

15Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carson to Pismo Beach.

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Distance: 229.1 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Torrance, CA to James Way & Highland via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, and Cypress & Nicholson in around 8h 30m.

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