There are 4 ways to get from Gilroy to Arroyo Grande by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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 Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 32m$41–64Bus via King City
cheapest- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus 84
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
8h 56m$12–19Bus, train
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 43m$41–89Drive 168.9 mi
- Drive from Gilroy to Arroyo Grandecar 168.9 mi
2h 55m$31–45
Gilroy to Arroyo Grande by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Arroyo Grande is to bus via King City which costs $11 - $19 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy station to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and arriving at Grand @ AM PM via Salinas, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Gilroy and Arroyo Grande is 175 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Arroyo Grande without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Gilroy to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
Gilroy to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Gilroy to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Arroyo Grande is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Gilroy to Arroyo Grande.
There are 226+ hotels available in Arroyo Grande.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Grand @ AM PM via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 7h 32m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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