There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 21m$90–188Drive 222.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grandecar 222.8 mi
4h 3m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
9h 17m$71–109Train via Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 59m$82–169
Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Laguna Beach Layover and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Laguna Beach and Arroyo Grande is 271 miles. The road distance is 224.1 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Laguna Beach, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Beach Layover to Arroyo Grande via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 9h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Laguna Beach to Arroyo Grande.
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