What is the cheapest way to get from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo?

The cheapest way to get from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo?

The fastest way to get from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Garden Grove and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct bus from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Westminster-Euclid and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Garden Grove and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct train from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Anaheim and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo?

The distance between Garden Grove and San Luis Obispo is 256 miles. The road distance is 215.2 miles.

How do I travel from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo without a car?

The best way to get from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo bus from?

Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo train from?

Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anaheim station.

Train or bus from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo?

The best way to get from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo bus arrive?

Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo train arrive?

Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Can I drive from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo?

Yes, the driving distance between Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo.

Where can I stay near San Luis Obispo?

There are 284+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.

Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 38m
$82–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
8h 12m
$39–66
Drive 213.9 mi
1. Drive from Garden Grove to San Luis Obispocar 213.9 mi
4h 1m
$39–57
Line 56 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Garden Grove-Main to Orange Trans Ctr-Dock 2bus
2. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
6h 20m
$238–468

Garden Grove to San Luis Obispo by bus and train (Amtrak)

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.2 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Garden Grove, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westminster-Euclid to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 12m.

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