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Grover Beach to Santa Maria Bus Schedule
Bus from Grover Beach to Santa Maria: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Grover Beach to Santa Maria. Traveling by bus from Grover Beach to Santa Maria usually takes around 23 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 20 minutes.
| Distance | 16 mi (25 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 20m |
| Cheapest price | £8.36 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Grover Beach to Santa Maria?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Grover Beach to Santa Maria. Amtrak Thruway is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 0h 23m | £8.36 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Grover Beach to Santa Maria start at £8. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Grover Beach to Santa Maria
The bus takes an average of 23 minutes to cover the 25 kilometers from Grover Beach to Santa Maria. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 4:00pm and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Grover Beach to Santa Maria, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Grover Beach to Santa Maria. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Grover Beach to Santa Maria; ticket prices start at £8.36.
City Information
Grover Beach
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Grover Beach is a small beach town in San Luis Obispo, between Oceano and Pismo Beach. It's popularly known as the location of the Pacific Crossing cable Landing station. The main highlight is Grover beach, ideal for nature lovers and fun in the sun. The Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area offers fun outdoor activities, including horse riding and driving motor ATVs, plus biplane rides, skydiving, and golfing.
Grover Beach features a laidback downtown area where you can check out restaurants, theatrical performances, and shopping centers. The small city organizes annual festivals and celebrations like the South County Holiday Parade, the Stone Soup Music Festival, and Street Faire.
You can easily access Grover Beach from tens of other cities through trains provided by Amtrak and buses by Amtrak Thruway. The town also offers bus lines within the city and the Multimodal Transportation Facility, bike racks, electric vehicle charging stations, and long-term parking.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Grover Beach?
Main departure station: 180 W Grand Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Grover Beach.
All bus stations in Grover Beach:
180 W Grand Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Maria?
Main arrival station: Santa Maria Bus Stop
All buses from Grover Beach arrive at one main station in Santa Maria.
Bus stations in Santa Maria:
Santa Maria Bus Stop
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