There are 4 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 27m$100–159Drive 124.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Grove to Morro Baycar 124.3 mi
2h 40m$23–33Train, 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 44m$33–72Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 51m$41–67
Pacific Grove to Morro Bay by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Grove to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Lighthouse / 12th and arriving at Morro Bay Park via Tyler / Franklin, Salinas, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Grove to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and Morro Bay is 169 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Pacific Grove to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Pacific Grove to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Morro Bay is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Pacific Grove to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Pacific Grove to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Morro Bay is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Pacific Grove to Morro Bay.
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