There are 3 ways to get from Modesto to Arroyo Grande by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
11h 55m$67–133Drive 222.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Modesto to Arroyo Grandecar 222.4 mi
4h 22m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
11h 59m$128–203
Modesto to Arroyo Grande by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Arroyo Grande is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Bakersfield and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Modesto and Arroyo Grande is 313 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Arroyo Grande without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 55m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Modesto to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
Modesto to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Arroyo Grande is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Modesto to Arroyo Grande.
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What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Arroyo Grande via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 11h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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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