There are 4 ways to get from Arroyo Grande to Irvine by plane, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
best- 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 30m$414–722Drive 212.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arroyo Grande to Irvinecar 212.1 mi
3h 52m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 32m$148–233Fly 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 45m$252–481
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arroyo Grande to Irvine is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Arroyo Grande to Irvine is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $55.
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 32m.
The distance between Arroyo Grande and Irvine is 221 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 32m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 30m 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 98+ 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 $130–210 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 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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