What is the distance between Grover Beach and Santa Barbara?

About 72 miles (116 km) separate Grover Beach and Santa Barbara.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara?

Buses traveling from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara leave from American Star Tours and arrive at Train Station.

Bus Grover Beach to Santa Barbara from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Grover Beach to Santa Barbara on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:40pm	Grover Beach Amtrak Station	1h 35m	9:15pm	UC Santa Barbara	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:40pm	Grover Beach Amtrak Station	1h 50m	9:30pm	Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

66 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $36	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $35	Average Duration2h 14m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Grover Beach and Santa Barbara?

Stops in Grover Beach

A
American Star Tours
251 Longbranch Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433, USA

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5604 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $36

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara by bus

What is the distance between Grover Beach and Santa Barbara?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/22

$33

11/23

$33

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$33

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$33

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$33

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11/29

$33

The cheapest trip from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $33 for a bus ticket from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-25.