There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to Arroyo Grande by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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 Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus 707
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
8h 34mDrive 207.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ontario to Arroyo Grandecar 207.4 mi
3h 48m$37–53Train
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 37m$131–208Fly
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane ONT - SBP
6h 47m$54–291Line 61 bus, line 707 bus, line 76 bus, train, line 40 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Holt @ Lemon to Pomona Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Transit Centerbus 40
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Halcyon Park & Ridebus 10N
11h 28m$106–185
Ontario to Arroyo Grande by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Arroyo Grande is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Pomona Transit Center, Cal State La Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Ontario and Arroyo Grande is 250 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Arroyo Grande without a car is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Ontario to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
Ontario to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.
Ontario to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Ontario to Arroyo Grande is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 8h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $300 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Arroyo Grande via Pomona Transit Center, Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Arroyo Grande via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 8h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- 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
- $16–24
- 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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Holt @ Lemon to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 805.928.5624
- [email protected]
- Website
- City of Santa Maria
Bus from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- City of Santa Maria
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Halcyon Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Ontario to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.
Ontario to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Arroyo Grande is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Ontario to Arroyo Grande.
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