There are 4 ways to get from Arroyo Grande to Irvine by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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 Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 27m$93–183Drive 212.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arroyo Grande to Irvinecar 212.1 mi
3h 52m$39–56Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
4h 29m$274–512Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain
5h 41m$253–456
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arroyo Grande to Irvine is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Arroyo Grande to Irvine is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Arroyo Grande to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Tustin via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Arroyo Grande and Irvine is 252 miles. The road distance is 213.4 miles.
The best way to get from Arroyo Grande to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Arroyo Grande to Irvine, including transfers.
Arroyo Grande to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Arroyo Grande to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arroyo Grande to Irvine is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Arroyo Grande to Irvine.
There are 1576+ hotels available in Irvine.
What companies run services between Arroyo Grande, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Ana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
.jpg "Pacific Surfliner interior")
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide