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How to get fromRiverside to Arroyo Grandeby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Arroyo Grande by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 46m
    $76–158

  2. Drive  225.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Arroyo Grandecar car 225.7 mi
    4h 7m
    $42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    9h 33m
    $64–101

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Map of how to get from Riverside to Arroyo Grande.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 272.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Arroyo Grande via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Arroyo Grande via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 9h 33m.

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