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How to get fromGrover Beach to Santa Barbara Zooby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara Zoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 12m
    $27–63
  2. Drive  82 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grover Beach to Santa Barbara Zoocar car 82 mi
    1h 35m
    $15–22
  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 15m
    $25–37

Grover Beach to Santa Barbara Zoo by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grover Beach, CA, USA and Santa Barbara Zoo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbara 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–65 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbara 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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