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How to get fromEncinitas to Pismo Beachby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 37m
    $96–218

  2. Drive 271.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Pismo Beachcar car 271.7 mi
    4h 53m
    $50–72

  3. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    5h 40m
    $50–342

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 16m
    $66–358

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    7h 35m
    $76–306

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $85–200 and the journey takes 7h 28m.

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