CA → CA · about 72 miles
Grover Beach to Santa Barbara bus & train schedule
American Star Tours and Amtrak run 28 direct buses and trains a week from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 1 hour 50 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:31 AM and the last at 11:05 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 1h 50m
- First departure
- 6:31 AM
- Last departure
- 11:05 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:31 AM | 8:46 AM | 2h 15m | Daily | Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbara | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:35 PM | 3:01 PM | 2h 26m | Daily | Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbara | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:37 PM | 6:57 PM | 2h 20m | Daily | Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbara | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:40 PM | 12:30 AM +1 day | 1h 50m | Sat & Sun | Grover Beach to Santa Barbara | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 11:05 PM | 12:55 AM +1 day | 1h 50m | Mon–Fri | Grover Beach to Santa Barbara | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Grover Beach Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Grover Beach
- Grover Beach Amtrak Map of Grover Beach Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Grover Beach
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 50 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 15 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara?
The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:05 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus and rail companies go from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara?
American Star Tours and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Grover Beach?
Buses and trains to Santa Barbara leave from Grover Beach Amtrak.