There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Arroyo Grande by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
5h 42m$35–69Bus via King City
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus 84
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
7h 36m$9–14Drive 141.7 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Arroyo Grandecar 141.7 mi
2h 27m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 49m$47–66
Salinas to Arroyo Grande by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Arroyo Grande is to bus via King City which costs $9 - $15 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Grand @ AM PM via Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Salinas and Arroyo Grande is 150 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Arroyo Grande without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Salinas to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
Salinas to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Arroyo Grande is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Salinas to Arroyo Grande.
There are 215+ hotels available in Arroyo Grande.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. American Star Tours also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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