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How to get fromSan Diego to Grover Beachby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Grover Beach by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    3h 42m
    $170–351

  2. Drive  294.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Grover Beachcar car 294.8 mi
    5h 18m
    $54–78

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 12m
    $180–290

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus 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
    8h 40m

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    4h 14m

San Diego to Grover Beach by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Grover Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 8h 40m.

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