There are 5 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 28m$135–199Drive 159 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grandecar 159 mi
2h 51m$29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
8h 45m$57–97Fly
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane MRY - SBP
6h 24m$59–270Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 52m
Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Lighthouse / 12th and arriving at Grand @ AM PM via Tyler / Franklin, Salinas, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and Arroyo Grande is 172 miles. The road distance is 160 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $130 - $200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $270 and takes 6h 24m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Pacific Grove to Arroyo Grande.
There are 23+ hotels available in Arroyo Grande.