There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Arroyo Grande by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane PDX - SBP
6h 53m$376–759Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PDX - SBA
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
8h 19m$67–316Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
26h 54m$191–292Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
27h 41m$258–563Drive 862.4 mi
- Drive from Portland to Arroyo Grandecar 862.4 mi
14h 47m$158–228Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane PDX - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain
10h 26m$275–579
Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Arroyo Grande is to fly and bus which costs $65 - $320 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Arroyo Grande is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $370 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 41m.
The distance between Portland and Arroyo Grande is 759 miles. The road distance is 867.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Arroyo Grande without a car is to bus which takes 26h 54m and costs $190 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Portland to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
Portland to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Arroyo Grande is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $370 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 26h 54m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 27h 41m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Arroyo Grande via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 26h 54m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Arroyo Grande is 867 miles. It takes approximately 14h 47m to drive from Portland to Arroyo Grande.
There are 230+ hotels available in Arroyo Grande.







