There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Grover Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach AmtrakPacific Surfliner
6h 59m$48–101Drive 217 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Grover Beach217 mi
3h 57m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vista
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Grover Beach Amtrak
8h 14mFly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)SNA - SBP
6h 30m$66–356Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)LAX - SBP
6h 17m$51–250
Irvine to Grover Beach by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Grover Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Grover Beach is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Grover Beach. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Grover Beach. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Irvine and Grover Beach is 250 miles. The road distance is 218.2 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Grover Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Irvine to Grover Beach, including transfers.
Irvine to Grover Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
Irvine to Grover Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Grover Beach is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $360 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Grover Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Grover Beach Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Grover Beach Amtrak via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop in around 8h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
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
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Grover Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Irvine to Grover Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Grover Beach is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Irvine to Grover Beach.
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