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Pros: easy connection with bus to train. Cons: a better sign at the grover beach rail terminal that directs one to the bus pick up location. Tips: none.
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There are usually 7 daily train trips available from Grover Beach to Carpinteria. Traveling by train from Grover Beach to Carpinteria usually takes 3 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train can make the trip in 2 hours and 31 minutes.
Distance | 80 mi (129 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 31m |
Lowest price | $34.00 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Grover Beach to Carpinteria
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: easy connection with bus to train. Cons: a better sign at the grover beach rail terminal that directs one to the bus pick up location. Tips: none.
2 train services operate from Grover Beach to Carpinteria. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 6 | 4h 7m | $40.67 |
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 1 | 2h 31m | $34.00 |
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 6 Amtrak trains from Grover Beach to Carpinteria every day, as well as 6 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $34.
The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railroad stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard restrooms, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as storage racks for surfboards. On average, the service offers 1 train trips from Grover Beach to Carpinteria every day, and prices for a one-way train ticket start from $34.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Grover Beach to Carpinteria on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Grover Beach at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 7 scheduled trains on most days. 2 of these are direct connections to Carpinteria. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Carpinteria to 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.
There is one train station in Grover Beach.
180 W Grand Ave
Carpinteria has one train station.
475 Linden Ave
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