Uber, Lyft, Taxi in Arroyo Grande, CA
Fare Estimates, Rates, Prices & Calculator
Lyft
Starts at
$3.84
The Low Cost Lyft
Starts at
$3.84The Low Cost Lyft
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Lyft Popular Routes from Arroyo Grande, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Arroyo Grande to San Luis County Regional Airport | $25-$42 |
| Arroyo Grande to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $50-$70 |
| Arroyo Grande to Vandenberg Air Force Base | $90-$120 |
| Arroyo Grande to Edna | $22-$26 |
| Arroyo Grande to Los Ranchos | $25-$30 |
| Arroyo Grande to Woodlands | $25-$30 |
| Arroyo Grande to Los Angeles | $352-$381 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Lyft Rate Table for Arroyo Grande, CA
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $3.84 |
| Base Fare | $1.38 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.04 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.15 |
About Lyft
- The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
- 5 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
- You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
- The Uber equivalent is UberX
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
Lyft XL
Starts at
$7.00
Economy Cars for Large Groups
Starts at
$7.00Economy Cars for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Lyft XL Popular Routes from Arroyo Grande, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Arroyo Grande to San Luis County Regional Airport | $42-$60 |
| Arroyo Grande to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $74-$105 |
| Arroyo Grande to Vandenberg Air Force Base | $140-$185 |
| Arroyo Grande to Edna | $34-$40 |
| Arroyo Grande to Woodlands | $39-$45 |
| Arroyo Grande to Los Ranchos | $40-$45 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Lyft XL Rate Table for Arroyo Grande, CA
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $7.00 |
| Base Fare | $2.50 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $3.31 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.25 |
About Lyft XL
- Economy private rides with more space
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are large SUVs or minivans
- Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
- 3 row seating
- 5 minute wait time
- The Uber equivalent is Uber XL
Sample Vehicles
- Dodge Caravan
- Honda Pilot
Uber UBERX
Starts at
$7.35Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$7.35Economy Personal Ride
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber UBERX Popular Routes from Arroyo Grande, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Arroyo Grande to San Luis County Regional Airport | $37-$51 |
| Arroyo Grande to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $61-$73 |
| Arroyo Grande to Vandenberg Air Force Base | $107-$118 |
| Arroyo Grande to Edna | $34-$37 |
| Arroyo Grande to Los Ranchos | $37-$40 |
| Arroyo Grande to Woodlands | $38-$42 |
| Arroyo Grande to Los Angeles | $387-$426 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Uber UBERX Rate Table for Arroyo Grande, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.35 |
| Minimum Fare | $7.35 |
| Base Fare | $1.40 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.06 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.16 |
About Uber UBERX
- The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
- 2 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
- You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Standard
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
- In California, you cannot transport an unaccompanied minor on trips arranged through the Uber app due to CPUC requirements.
- Keep in mind that in California, a rider must be over 18 to sign up for an Uber account, but if you believe a rider might be underage, you can ask them to confirm their age and let them know that you will have to cancel the trip if they are indeed under 18.
- In addition, you can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by submitting in-app feedback.
- UberX and Assist trips to or from SBP are subject to a $1.25 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls.
- UberXL trips to or from SBP are subject to a $1.75 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
UberXL
Starts at
$10.00Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Starts at
$10.00Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
UberXL Popular Routes from Arroyo Grande, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Arroyo Grande to San Luis County Regional Airport | $53-$75 |
| Arroyo Grande to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $92-$110 |
| Arroyo Grande to Vandenberg Air Force Base | $165-$183 |
| Arroyo Grande to Edna | $48-$53 |
| Arroyo Grande to Los Ranchos | $53-$58 |
| Arroyo Grande to Woodlands | $56-$61 |
| Arroyo Grande to Los Angeles | $614-$676 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
UberXL Rate Table for Arroyo Grande, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.00 |
| Minimum Fare | $10.00 |
| Base Fare | $2.50 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $3.31 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.25 |
About UberXL
- Economy private rides with more space
- 2 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are minivans and large SUVs
- Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft XL
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
- In California, you cannot transport an unaccompanied minor on trips arranged through the Uber app due to CPUC requirements.
- Keep in mind that in California, a rider must be over 18 to sign up for an Uber account, but if you believe a rider might be underage, you can ask them to confirm their age and let them know that you will have to cancel the trip if they are indeed under 18.
- In addition, you can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by submitting in-app feedback.
- UberX and Assist trips to or from SBP are subject to a $1.25 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls.
- UberXL trips to or from SBP are subject to a $1.75 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Honda Pilot
Uber Comfort
Starts at
$11.91
Extra Leg Room Vehicle
Starts at
$11.91Extra Leg Room Vehicle
Extra Spacious
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber Comfort Popular Routes from Arroyo Grande, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Arroyo Grande to San Luis County Regional Airport | $43-$59 |
| Arroyo Grande to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $72-$85 |
| Arroyo Grande to Vandenberg Air Force Base | $126-$140 |
| Arroyo Grande to Edna | $39-$43 |
| Arroyo Grande to Los Ranchos | $43-$47 |
| Arroyo Grande to Woodlands | $45-$49 |
| Arroyo Grande to Los Angeles | $458-$504 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Uber Comfort Rate Table for Arroyo Grande, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $4.36 |
| Minimum Fare | $11.91 |
| Base Fare | $2.10 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.37 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.26 |
About Uber Comfort
- Newer mid-size vehicles with extra leg room
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- 2 minute wait time
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are full-size luxury sedans
- Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
- Ability to request a quiet ride and set preferred temperature
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Lux
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
- In California, you cannot transport an unaccompanied minor on trips arranged through the Uber app due to CPUC requirements.
- Keep in mind that in California, a rider must be over 18 to sign up for an Uber account, but if you believe a rider might be underage, you can ask them to confirm their age and let them know that you will have to cancel the trip if they are indeed under 18.
- In addition, you can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by submitting in-app feedback.
- UberX and Assist trips to or from SBP are subject to a $1.25 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls.
- UberXL trips to or from SBP are subject to a $1.75 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
- Chevy Tahoe
- Honda Odyssey
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Price Trends in Arroyo Grande
Average Fare Estimate
(Within City Limits)The cheapest service in Arroyo Grande is Lyft, which is 13.03% cheaper than Uber, on average. Data is based on a large sample of fare estimates within Arroyo Grande.Estimated Airport Fares
(From City Center)The cheapest trip from the center of Arroyo Grande to a nearby airport is Lyft to San Luis County Regional Airport at an average of $32.00Fares by Day of Week
(Within City Limits) The cheapest day for Uber rides is on Tuesday, while the most expensive day is on Wednesday. Similarly, the cheapest day to use Lyft is on Wednesday, while the most expensive day to use the service is on Tuesday.Average Uber Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)Average Lyft Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)FAQs
Uber is available and running in Arroyo Grande, CA. There are 3 levels of Uber service in Arroyo Grande, CA, which are Comfort, UberX and UberXL.
Lyft is available and running in Arroyo Grande, CA. There are 2 levels of Lyft service in Arroyo Grande, CA, which are Plus and Standard.
Assume you are taking a ride in Arroyo Grande, CA to San Luis County Regional Airport, which is 8.44 miles and takes 25 minutes. Lyft standard would be more expensive than UberX. The estimated cost of the Lyft ride is $25.65 compared to an estimated $22.79 with UberX. The cost of the Lyft ride is 11% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Arroyo Grande is $7.35, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Arroyo Grande is $3.84.
The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $2.04. The cost per mile for UberX is $2.06. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $2.37. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $3.31. The cost per mile for UberXL is $3.31.
Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Arroyo Grande and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft in Arroyo Grande, CA, with a total of 3 compared to the 2 offered by Lyft.
While there certainly are risks to riding in a vehicle driven by a stranger, the vast majority of Uber and Lyft rides in Arroyo Grande are safe. Both Uber and Lyft perform criminal background checks on drivers and have minimum requirements for vehicles. Both services utilize technology to determine if vehicles are driving off course, and allow you to share your ride location in real-time with a friend or family member. Both services have features within the app to immediately request help and will notify police in the Arroyo Grande area if necessary.
Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Arroyo Grande, CA.
Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Arroyo Grande area are earning a modest income from driving, and margins continue to shrink when the cost of gas, insurance, parts, and vehicles increases in price. Tip drivers that provide a level of service that meets or exceeds your expectations. Most tips fall within the 10%-20% range of the cost of the trip.
For all service options in Arroyo Grande, CA, drivers are allowed to refuse riders that include non-service dogs or cats. Service dogs are always permitted to ride with owners. For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber Car Seat is currently unavailable in Arroyo Grande, CA. Lyft does not have a car seat option in Arroyo Grande, CA. For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Arroyo Grande, CA. Only drivers can contact the Uber helpline at (800) 593-7069. For emergencies, contact 800-353-UBER. You can also click on 'help' within the app to send a message, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.uber.com.
Lyft does not offer phone support for riders in Arroyo Grande, CA. Only drivers can contact Lyft 24/7, by clicking on the phone icon within the driver app or dialing (888) 981-5226. Riders may contact Lyft by clicking help within the app, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.lyft.com.
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Cities Near Arroyo Grande
For those looking to explore, learn more about the cities nearest to Arroyo Grande here, including sights to see, popular destinations, and city information. Once you know where to go, you can also view fare estimates, rates, and transportation options to find out how to get there.
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Airports Near Arroyo Grande
Need a ride to or from the airport? Compare costs for rideshare and taxis in these Arroyo Grande area airports below! You can also see FAQs and, for arrivals here, some popular routes to travel once you touch down.
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Popular Arroyo Grande Routes
If you’re trying to choose locations to visit nearby, check out these routes and cities to visit around Arroyo Grande. There’s a range of prices for every service, so you can make sure to choose the cheapest option, as well as some basic information about the trip like the distance and duration of the ride.
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Arroyo Grande Neighborhoods
To really get a feel for Arroyo Grande’s flavor, try experiencing a new neighborhood—you never know what you might find with attractions like art, natural beauty, or local history and culture, as well as built tourist attractions like zoos or theme parks.
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Arroyo Grande Landmarks
Both too many and too few options can make trip planning hard! If you’re struggling with things to do or places to go, here’s a list of popular destinations in Arroyo Grande based on ride pick-up and drop-offs.
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Arroyo Grande Stats
Arroyo Grande, California is an incorporated American town in San Luis Obispo County. Arroyo Grande is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. The population of Arroyo Grande is 54,177. The population density is 1,168 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6. The percentage of females in Arroyo Grande is 52%, and the percentage of males is 48% The average home value is $587,214. The median household income is $80,833. The median rent is $1,459. The home ownership rate is 67.5%. The average family size is 3.03 people. The percentage of the population that is married is 52.9%. The unemployment rate in is 2.1%. The percentage of the population that is working or looking for work is 59.4%. The percentage of the population that is college educated or above is 34.1%. The racial composition of Arroyo Grande is: 84.8% Caucasion, 1% African American, 4.2% Asian, 1.7% Native American, 0.4%, Pacific Islander, 4.9% Multiracial, 3.1% Other.
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Ridesharing and Taxis in Arroyo Grande
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