What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Arroyo Grande?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Airport, CA and arriving at Halcyon Park & Ride via Santa Maria Public Airport and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Arroyo Grande?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande?

The distance between Santa Monica and Arroyo Grande is 208 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande without a car is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $120 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande bus from?

Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande train from?

Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $120 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande train arrive?

Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande.

Where can I stay near Arroyo Grande?

There are 233+ hotels available in Arroyo Grande.

Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
6h 33m
$124–158
Drive 162.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Arroyo Grandecar 162.1 mi
3h 13m
$30–43
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 11m
$80–158
Train via Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 55m
$60–128

Santa Monica to Arroyo Grande by bus and train (Amtrak)

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9h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.6 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?

Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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