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How to get fromMonterey to Arroyo Grandeby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Arroyo Grande by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    7h 35m
    $35–73

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus bus 84
    3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    9h 11m
    $11–18

  3. Drive 157 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Arroyo Grandecar car 157 mi
    2h 47m
    $29–42

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 42m
    $40–63

Monterey to Arroyo Grande by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.

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