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How to get fromArroyo Grande to Salinasby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Arroyo Grande to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 24m
    $43–70

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    3. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    7h 2m
    $9–15

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 39m
    $43–95

  4. Drive 141.6 mi

    1. Drive from Arroyo Grande to Salinascar car 141.6 mi
    2h 27m
    $26–38

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SBP - MRY
    6h 7m
    $72–234

Arroyo Grande to Salinas by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Arroyo Grande, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 2h 50m. American Star Tours also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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