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How to get fromBakersfield to Arroyo Grandeby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oxnardbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 47m

  2. Drive  131.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Arroyo Grandecar car 131.2 mi
    2h 51m
    $22–32

  3. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    8h 33m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 5m

  5. Bus, train via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 33m

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  • Distance: 263.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Halcyon Park & Ride via Santa Barbara, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, Chapala at Figueroa, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 8h 33m.

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