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Grover Beach to Santa Maria Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Grover Beach to Santa Maria. Traveling by train from Grover Beach to Santa Maria usually takes 17 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 15 minutes.

Distance16 mi (25 km)
Fastest train0h 15m
Lowest price£8.22
Trains per day2
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines1

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Which train should you take from Grover Beach to Santa Maria?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Grover Beach to Santa Maria. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak20h 18m£8.22
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 2 Amtrak trains from Grover Beach to Santa Maria every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £8.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Grover Beach to Santa Maria

Currently there is not a train that travels the entire distance without requiring you to switch onto a connecting vehicle. However, there are direct buses from Grover Beach to Santa Maria.
The distance between Grover Beach and Santa Maria is approximately 16 miles, or 25 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 17 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 15 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Santa Maria.

Trains departing from Grover Beach to Santa Maria tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Grover Beach at 16:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Trains leave the station in Grover Beach twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Santa Maria with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Santa Maria to Grover Beach.

City Information

Grover Beach

Grover Beach, CA, US - GVB-0

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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 is the train station in Grover Beach?

Main departure station: 180 W Grand Ave

There is one train station in Grover Beach.

All train stations in Grover Beach:

  • 180 W Grand Ave

Where is the train station in Santa Maria?

Main arrival station: Santa Maria Bus Stop

Santa Maria has one train station.

Train stations in Santa Maria:

  • Santa Maria Bus Stop

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