There are 4 ways to get from Downey to Grover Beach by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 34m$40–73Tram, fly, bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
5h 19m$30–219Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 47m$49–114Drive 187.2 mi
- Drive from Downey to Grover Beachcar 187.2 mi
3h 27m$35–50
Downey to Grover Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downey to Grover Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Downey to Grover Beach is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Downey to Grover Beach. However, there are services departing from Downey and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Downey station to Grover Beach. However, there are services departing from Lakewood Blvd Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Downey and Grover Beach is 212 miles. The road distance is 188.3 miles.
The best way to get from Downey to Grover Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Downey to Grover Beach, including transfers.
Downey to Grover Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Downey to Grover Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Downey to Grover Beach is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Grover Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Downey to Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
Downey to Grover Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Downey to Grover Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Grover Beach is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Downey to Grover Beach.
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