There are 6 ways to get from Castro Valley to Arroyo Grande by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)
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 Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 24m$72–106Drive 228.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Castro Valley to Arroyo Grandecar 228.5 mi
3h 59m$42–61Train, bus
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
9h 22m$60–127BART, fly, bus, line 21 bus
- Take the subway from Castro Valley to West Oaklandsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
- Take the bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Grand @ AM PMbus
6h 36m$167–425Bus via Paso Robles
- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
9h 21m$55–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hayward Station to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
9h 35m$78–165
Castro Valley to Arroyo Grande by subway, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Arroyo Grande is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Castro Valley station to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at Grand @ AM PM via San Jose, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Castro Valley station to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Hayward Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Castro Valley and Arroyo Grande is 235 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.
The best way to get from Castro Valley to Arroyo Grande without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Castro Valley to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
Castro Valley to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.
Castro Valley to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hayward Station.
The best way to get from Castro Valley to Arroyo Grande is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Castro Valley, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to Grand @ AM PM via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hayward Station to Grand @ AM PM via San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Hayward Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Castro Valley to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–26
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Grand @ AM PM
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
Castro Valley to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Castro Valley to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castro Valley to Arroyo Grande is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Castro Valley to Arroyo Grande.
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