CA → CA · about 72 miles
Santa Barbara to Grover Beach bus & train schedule
American Star Tours and Amtrak run 28 direct buses and trains a week from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach. The fastest takes 2 hours; the first departure leaves at 7:59 AM and the last at 5:48 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 2h 00m
- First departure
- 7:59 AM
- Last departure
- 5:48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:59 AM | 10:23 AM | 2h 24m | Daily | Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:35 AM | 12:35 PM | 2h 00m | Mon–Fri | Santa Barbara to Grover Beach | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 10:45 AM | 12:45 PM | 2h 00m | Sat & Sun | Santa Barbara to Grover Beach | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 11:47 AM | 2:06 PM | 2h 19m | Daily | Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:48 PM | 8:13 PM | 2h 25m | Daily | Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in Grover Beach The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Grover Beach
- Grover Beach Amtrak Map of Grover Beach Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Grover Beach to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours; the typical trip is 2 hours 19 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach?
The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:48 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach?
American Star Tours and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Santa Barbara?
Buses and trains to Grover Beach leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.