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How to get fromMonterey to Grover Beachby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 33m

  2. Drive  155.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Grover Beachcar car 155.7 mi
    2h 47m
    $29–41

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 29m
    $78–134

  4. Line 20 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    5h 54m

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  • Distance: 160.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Grover Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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