There are 3 ways to get from Long Beach to Arroyo Grande by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 49m$53–78Drive 193.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Long Beach to Arroyo Grandecar 193.7 mi
3h 31m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 20m$68–166
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Arroyo Grande is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Long Beach to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach station to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Bus Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Beach station to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Long Beach and Arroyo Grande is 224 miles. The road distance is 194.8 miles.
The best way to get from Long Beach to Arroyo Grande without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Long Beach to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
Long Beach to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Long Beach to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Long Beach to Arroyo Grande is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Arroyo Grande via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–150 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Long Beach to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Long Beach to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to Arroyo Grande is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Long Beach to Arroyo Grande.
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