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How to get fromPalo Alto to Arroyo Grandeby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Arroyo Grande by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 14m
    $68–101

  2. Drive 216.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Arroyo Grandecar car 216.2 mi
    3h 45m
    $40–57

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    8h 47m
    $58–121

  4. Caltrain, fly, bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Grand @ AM PMbus bus
    6h 9m
    $177–414

Palo Alto to Arroyo Grande by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 220.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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