What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Arroyo Grande?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Grand @ AM PM via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco and Cypress & Nicholson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande?

The distance between San Rafael and Arroyo Grande is 299 miles. The road distance is 262.4 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande without a car is to bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $40 - $110.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Arroyo Grande bus from?

San Rafael to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande is to bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $400 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the San Rafael to Arroyo Grande bus arrive?

San Rafael to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Maria station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Arroyo Grande is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande.

Where can I stay near Arroyo Grande?

There are 220+ hotels available in Arroyo Grande.

San Rafael to Arroyo Grande - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Arroyo Grande by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Mariabus FlixBus 2005
8h 28m
$40–103
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
8h 54m
$109–392
Drive 260.9 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Arroyo Grandecar 260.9 mi
4h 33m
$48–69
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Padbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
3. Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
6h 54m
$60–297
Bus via Paso Robles
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
10h 2m

San Rafael to Arroyo Grande by bus (Flixbus)

2Weekly Buses

8h 28mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.7 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Santa Maria twice a week. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $55–320 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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