The cheapest and fastest trains from Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 1 trains that leave Los Angeles, CA for Pismo Beach, CA on Thu, May 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 251 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 4 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:26 PM4h50Los Angeles, CA3:16 AMPismo Beach, CA$481One-way0 transfers
10:26 PM4h50Los Angeles, CA3:16 AMPismo Beach, CA$481One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $251.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $439 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA costing on average $65 (€52).
A train is $391 (€316) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA costing on average $439 (€354).
Other travel options to Pismo Beach, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Flight takes on average 5h 46m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.25 (€-8.27). The journey takes 4h 55m versus 3h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:13 PM Los Angeles, CA | 5h03 | 3:16 AM Pismo Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:26 PM Los Angeles, CA | 4h50 | 3:16 AM Pismo Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA
Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $43 (€34) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 19:26. The fastest train covers the 155 miles (251 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 155 miles (251 km) |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 7:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Los Angeles, CA and Pismo Beach, CA from $43 (€34). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pismo Beach, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Los Angeles, CA to Pismo Beach, CA
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
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