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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 22m
    $106–272

  2. Drive  246.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barstow to Arroyo Grandecar car 246.3 mi
    4h 55m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    12h 23m
    $78–108

  4. Bus via Solvang

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Solvang- Solvang Park to Transit Centerbus bus 20
    12h 51m
    $82–116

  5. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 56m
    $94–250

Barstow to Arroyo Grande by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Barstow Station to Arroyo Grande via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barstow Station to Halcyon Park & Ride via Santa Barbara, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, Chapala at Figueroa, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 12h 23m.

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