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How to get fromGrover Beach to Santa Monicaby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Grover Beach to Santa Monica by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 31m
    $65–128

  2. Drive 163.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grover Beach to Santa Monicacar car 163.8 mi
    3h 15m
    $30–44

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    7h 51m
    $52–77

  4. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5h 20m
    $227–450

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    5h 40m
    $377–552

Grover Beach to Santa Monica by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Grover Beach, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Van Nuys 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to 5th / Santa Monica via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 7h 51m.

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