There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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 Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 37m$66–104Drive 271.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Pismo Beachcar 271.7 mi
4h 53m$50–72Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
5h 43m$60–412Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
7h 41m$78–306
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $45 - $75.
The distance between Encinitas and Pismo Beach is 318 miles. The road distance is 273.3 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Encinitas to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Pismo Beach is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Encinitas to Pismo Beach.
There are 234+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
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 $55–85 and the journey takes 7h 28m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
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