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How to get fromPalo Alto to Grover Beachby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Grover Beach by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 5m
    $55–81

  2. Drive 214.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Grover Beachcar car 214.9 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 Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 6m
    $76–146

  4. Caltrain, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    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
    5h 29m
    $166–423

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    6h 19m
    $235–495

Palo Alto to Grover Beach by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Grover Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.

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