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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Grover Beach to Santa Maria. Traveling by train from Grover Beach to Santa Maria usually takes around 20 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 16 mi (25 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 20m |
| Lowest price | £8.02 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
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. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 0h 20m | £8.02 |
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 1 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
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.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Grover Beach at 20:00 and arrives in Santa Maria within the hour.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Santa Maria with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Santa Maria to Grover Beach.
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 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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