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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Arroyo Grande by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    13h 36m
    $104–228

  2. Drive  382.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Arroyo Grandecar car 382.7 mi
    6h 49m
    $70–101

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus
    14h 19m
    $116–179

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SMF - SBP
    10h 44m
    $228–660

  5. Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane RDD - SBP
    12h 58m
    $70–332

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SMF - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 59m
    $254–547

Chico to Arroyo Grande by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431 mi
  • Duration: 13h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Grand @ AM PM via Stockton, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 14h 19m.

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