There are 7 ways to get from Tijuana to Arroyo Grande by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 8m$99–230Drive 311.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Arroyo Grandecar 311.2 mi
5h 35m$57–82Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
10h 32m$87–132Tram, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus, line 21 bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
- Take the bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Grand @ AM PMbus
6h 37m$178–377Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
13h 1m$145–245Train via Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 7m$108–225Tram, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Halcyon Park & Ridebus
7h 45m$89–254
Tijuana to Arroyo Grande by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Arroyo Grande is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Tijuana and Arroyo Grande is 361 miles. The road distance is 313 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Arroyo Grande without a car is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 10h 32m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Tijuana to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
Tijuana to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Arroyo Grande is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 10h 32m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $85–200 and the journey takes 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Arroyo Grande via El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 10h 32m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Tijuana to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Arroyo Grande is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Tijuana to Arroyo Grande.
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