There are 5 ways to get from Tehachapi to Pismo Beach by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnardbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Oxnard to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 14mDrive 161.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tehachapi to Pismo Beachcar 161.5 mi
3h 27m$30–43Bus, train via Glendale
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
- Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain
9h 46mBus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 17mBus via Goleta
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus Midday
10h 13m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tehachapi to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at James Way & Highland via Santa Barbara and Cypress & Nicholson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Tehachapi and Pismo Beach is 304 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tehachapi to Pismo Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Tehachapi to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Tehachapi to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Tehachapi to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to Pismo Beach is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Tehachapi to Pismo Beach.
There are 235+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to James Way & Highland via Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, and Cypress & Nicholson in around 9h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oxnard to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $27–55
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $25–95
- Business - advance purchase
- $35–180
- Business Class
- $55–240
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- service@cleanairexpress.com
- Website
- cleanairexpress.com
Bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- https://cleanairexpress.com/
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