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Compare train and coach for Grover Beach, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grover Beach, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 115 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Grover Beach, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Grover Beach, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£16. The journey takes 2h 10m versus 1h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Santa Barbara, CA from Grover Beach, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grover Beach, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:312h15Grover Beach, CA8:46Santa Barbara, CA£271One-way0 changes
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- 6:312h15Grover Beach, CA8:46Santa Barbara, CA£271One-way0 changes
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- 6:312h15Grover Beach, CA8:46Santa Barbara, CA£271One-way0 changes
Other options
- 16:322h15Grover Beach, CA18:47Santa Barbara, CA£271One-way0 changes
- 12:096h03Grover Beach, CA18:12Santa Barbara, CA£361One-way1 change
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FAQs: Grover Beach, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grover Beach, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Grover Beach Station, Grover Beach, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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