There are 4 ways to get from Aptos to Arroyo Grande by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
8h 56m$37–81Bus via King City
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus 84
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
10h 27m$13–26Drive 170.1 mi
- Drive from Aptos to Arroyo Grandecar 170.1 mi
3h 1m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 3m$47–81
Aptos to Arroyo Grande by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aptos to Arroyo Grande is to bus via King City which costs $13 - $26 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Aptos to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Aptos to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd and arriving at Grand @ AM PM via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Aptos and Arroyo Grande is 183 miles. The road distance is 171.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aptos to Arroyo Grande without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 56m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Aptos to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
Aptos to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Aptos to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aptos to Arroyo Grande is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Aptos to Arroyo Grande.
There are 215+ hotels available in Arroyo Grande.
What companies run services between Aptos, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. American Star Tours also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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