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How to get fromSan Francisco to Arroyo Grandeby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Arroyo Grande by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 54m
    $123–172

  2. Drive 247 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Arroyo Grandecar car 247 mi
    4h 17m
    $46–66

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 32m
    $71–158

  4. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus, line 21 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Grand @ AM PMbus bus
    5h 53m
    $173–408

  5. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    9h 39m
    $63–127

  6. 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 Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 19m
    $200–455

San Francisco to Arroyo Grande by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 6h.

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