There are 6 ways to get from Arroyo Grande to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 46m$35–53Bus via King City
cheapest- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus 23 / ...
8h 41m$11–18Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 1m$35–88Drive 157.2 mi
- Drive from Arroyo Grande to Montereycar 157.2 mi
2h 48m$29–42Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SBP - MRY
4h 51m$72–280Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
4h 41m$254–497
Arroyo Grande to Monterey by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arroyo Grande to Monterey is to bus via King City which costs $10 - $19 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Arroyo Grande to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Arroyo Grande to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Halcyon Park & Ride and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Arroyo Grande to Monterey. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Arroyo Grande and Monterey is 167 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.
The best way to get from Arroyo Grande to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Arroyo Grande to Monterey, including transfers.
Arroyo Grande to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Arroyo Grande to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Arroyo Grande to Monterey is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 7h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $280 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Arroyo Grande, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Arroyo Grande to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Arroyo Grande to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arroyo Grande to Monterey is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Arroyo Grande to Monterey.
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