Rome2Rio

How to get fromSanta Maria to Garden Groveby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Find Transport to Garden Grove

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Maria to Garden Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 49m
    $74–154

  2. Bus via Santa Barbara

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus bus 80 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus bus 50 / ...
    4. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus bus 422 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    11h 29m
    $14–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheimbus bus Los Angeles
    8h 6m
    $105–130

  4. Drive 186.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Garden Grovecar car 186.3 mi
    3h 26m
    $34–50

Santa Maria to Garden Grove by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Maria to Garden Grove.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 237.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Garden Grove, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Anaheim 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transit Center to Katella-Harbor via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 5 in around 8h 6m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers