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How to get from Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo by bus and train?

From Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo by bus and train

To get from Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 27 bus from S. Elm at Fair Oak (Sb) station to Ramona Garden Park - Grover Beach station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Grover Beach Amtrak station to San Luis Obispo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Bus - 2727
Bus - 2121
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to San Luis Obispo
Leaves from S. Elm at Fair Oak (Sb)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arroyo Grande
  • 2
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Arroyo Grande > Oceano Clockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ramona Garden Park - Grover Beach
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Premium Outlets / K-Mart/Wal-Mart
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Grand Avenue @ 2nd Street Wb
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grover Beach Amtrak
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Luis Obispo
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Luis Obispo
    Walk to
    San Luis Obispo
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo by bus and train via 28, 21 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28 bus from Elm Street at Fair Oaks Avenue station to Ramona Garden Park - Grover Beach station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Grover Beach Amtrak station to San Luis Obispo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - 2121
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to San Luis Obispo
Leaves from Elm Street at Fair Oaks Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm Street at Fair Oaks Avenue
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Arroyo Grande > Oceano Counterclockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ramona Garden Park - Grover Beach
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Premium Outlets / K-Mart/Wal-Mart
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Grand Avenue @ 2nd Street Wb
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grover Beach Amtrak
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Luis Obispo
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Luis Obispo
    Walk to
    San Luis Obispo
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo

The distance between Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo is approximately 19.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Luis Obispo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arroyo Grande

Arroyo Grande is located at Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo and the nearest public transit station is S. Elm at the Pike (Nb).

Train stations close to Arroyo Grande:

  • Grover Beach Amtrak

Bus stations close to Arroyo Grande:

  • S. Elm at the Pike (Nb)
  • S. Elm at the Pike (Sb)
  • South Elm Street @ Paul Place

Public transit stations close to San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo is located at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo and the nearest public transit station is Monterey at Toro.

Train stations close to San Luis Obispo:

  • San Luis Obispo

Bus stations close to San Luis Obispo:

  • Monterey at Toro
  • Santa Rosa at Pismo
  • Marsh at Johnson

Alternative route from Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo by bus and train via 28, 21 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28 bus from Elm Street at Fair Oaks Avenue station to Ramona Garden Park - Grover Beach station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Grover Beach Amtrak station to San Luis Obispo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - 2121
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to San Luis Obispo
Leaves from Elm Street at Fair Oaks Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm Street at Fair Oaks Avenue
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Arroyo Grande > Oceano Counterclockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ramona Garden Park - Grover Beach
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Premium Outlets / K-Mart/Wal-Mart
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Grand Avenue @ 2nd Street Wb
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grover Beach Amtrak
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Luis Obispo
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Luis Obispo
    Walk to
    San Luis Obispo
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 27, Bus line 21, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line 21, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo?

    The 27 bus line goes from Arroyo Grande > Oceano Clockwise station near Arroyo Grande to Ramona Garden Park - Grover Beach station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ramona Garden Park - Grover Beach station near San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo

  • How long does it take to travel from Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo by bus and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arroyo Grande to get to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo?

    Get on the 27 bus from the Arroyo Grande > Oceano Clockwise stop near Arroyo Grande in San Luis Obispo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo?

    Get off the bus at the Ramona Garden Park - Grover Beach station, which is closest to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo.