There are 5 ways to get from California to Arroyo Grande by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 9m$52–77Drive 173.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Arroyo Grandecar 173.1 mi
3h 10m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 14m$66–135Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus, line 21 bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
- Take the bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Grand @ AM PMbus
5h 46m$241–509Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus, line 21 bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
- Take the bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Grand @ AM PMbus
5h 43m$176–361
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Arroyo Grande is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from California to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between California and Arroyo Grande is 201 miles. The road distance is 174.1 miles.
The best way to get from California to Arroyo Grande without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from California to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
California to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Arroyo Grande is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Arroyo Grande via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
California to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
California to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Arroyo Grande is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from California to Arroyo Grande.
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