There are 4 ways to get from Arroyo Grande to Oakland by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2h 6m$210–451Drive 239.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arroyo Grande to Oaklandcar 239.4 mi
4h 7m$44–64Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 24m$88–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
8h 35m$78–165
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arroyo Grande to Oakland is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Arroyo Grande to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $210 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Arroyo Grande to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Halcyon Park & Ride and arriving at Oakland via Downtown Transit Center and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Arroyo Grande to Oakland. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Arroyo Grande and Oakland is 227 miles. The road distance is 240.8 miles.
The best way to get from Arroyo Grande to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Arroyo Grande to Oakland, including transfers.
Arroyo Grande to Oakland bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Arroyo Grande to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Arroyo Grande to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $210 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 24m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Arroyo Grande, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $85–120 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Arroyo Grande to Oakland bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Arroyo Grande to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arroyo Grande to Oakland is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Arroyo Grande to Oakland.
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