What is the travel distance from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach?

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

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

Buses going from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach start their journey at Train Station and reach their destination at American Star Tours.

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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Grover Beach on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:35am	Train Station	2h	9:35am	Grover Beach Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:50am	UC Santa Barbara	1h 45m	9:35am	Grover Beach Amtrak Station	Fastest

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Grover Beach on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:45am	Train Station	2h	9:45am	Grover Beach Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00am	UC Santa Barbara	1h 45m	9:45am	Grover Beach Amtrak Station	Fastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Grover Beach. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2hAverage Duration

66 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $36	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $64	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Stops in Grover Beach

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

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 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 Santa Barbara to Grover Beach by bus

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

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11/24

$33

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$33

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$33

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$33

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach was searched and found on Nov 24, 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 Santa Barbara to Grover Beach, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $33 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-26.