There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Grover Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, 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 13m$395–758Drive 861.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Grover Beachcar 861.2 mi
14h 47m$158–227Bus
- 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 Grover Beach Amtrakbus
23h 48mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
26h 20m$543–834Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PDX - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
6h 53mFly 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 19m$324–615
Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Grover Beach is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Grover Beach is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $390 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Grover Beach. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Grover Beach. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 20m.
The distance between Portland and Grover Beach is 756 miles. The road distance is 866.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Grover Beach without a car is to bus which takes 23h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Portland to Grover Beach, including transfers.
Portland to Grover Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Grover Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Grover Beach is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $390 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 48m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 26h 20m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Grover Beach, 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 Grover Beach Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, and Oakland in around 23h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Portland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Portland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Portland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Portland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
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
- $500–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- 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
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Portland to Grover Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Grover Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Grover Beach is 866 miles. It takes approximately 14h 47m to drive from Portland to Grover Beach.
Book your Portland to Grover Beach train tickets online with Omio.
There are 217+ hotels available in Grover Beach.







