There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Grover Beach by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Oakland to Grover Beach Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 45mDrive 238.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Grover Beachcar 238.1 mi
4h 9m$41–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 33m$139–215Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
5h 22m$173–278Fly San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
6h 7mFly Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
5h 42m
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Grover Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Grover Beach is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Grover Beach. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Oakland and Grover Beach is 264 miles. The road distance is 239.5 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Grover Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs .
The bus from Oakland to Grover Beach Amtrak takes 6h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Oakland to Grover Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Grover Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Grover Beach is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Grover Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–190
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Oakland to Grover Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Oakland to Grover Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Grover Beach is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Oakland to Grover Beach.
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