Arroyo Grande travel guide

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You're Going to Love Arroyo Grande

With a population of 17,252, Arroyo Grande is a must-see destination in California, United States. Arroyo Grande deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Arroyo Grande

Arroyo Grande in March
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arroyo Grande in March
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Arroyo Grande

Plane

When flying to Arroyo Grande, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arroyo Grande include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Arroyo Grande departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arroyo Grande. The train journey from Arroyo Grande to Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oakland, expect to pay about $57 for a 6h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arroyo Grande is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 149 miles from Arroyo Grande. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Arroyo Grande. From San Jose, the bus ride to Arroyo Grande takes 235 miles and will cost you around $118. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

When flying to Arroyo Grande, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arroyo Grande include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Arroyo Grande departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arroyo Grande. The train journey from Arroyo Grande to Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oakland, expect to pay about $57 for a 6h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arroyo Grande is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 149 miles from Arroyo Grande. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Arroyo Grande. From San Jose, the bus ride to Arroyo Grande takes 235 miles and will cost you around $118. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airlines serving Arroyo Grande

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,977 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,990 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,753 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,773 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (314 reviews)
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Where to stay in Arroyo Grande

Average rates range from around $327 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $378 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Arroyo Grande

Most booked hotels in Arroyo Grande

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 575 reviews)
$171+
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1804 reviews)
$254+
Madonna Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1118 reviews)
$234+
Apple Farm Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1856 reviews)
$186+
Cottage Inn by the Sea
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2800 reviews)
$250+
Spyglass Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 983 reviews)
$235+

Renting a car in Arroyo Grande

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Arroyo Grande (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Arroyo Grande, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Arroyo Grande (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Arroyo Grande, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.