The cheapest and fastest trains from Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
Of the 2 trains that leave Fullerton, CA for Grover Beach, CA on Sun, Jun 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 284 km distance in an average of 5 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 5 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:18 AM5h50Fullerton, CA12:08 PMGrover Beach, CA$921One-way0 transfers
2:18 PM5h52Fullerton, CA8:10 PMGrover Beach, CA$921One-way0 transfers
6:18 AM5h50Fullerton, CA12:08 PMGrover Beach, CA$921One-way0 transfers
2:18 PM5h52Fullerton, CA8:10 PMGrover Beach, CA$921One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $242.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $382 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA:
A train is $332 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA costing on average $382 (€312).
Other travel options to Grover Beach, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€41) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.75 (€-7.13). The journey takes 5h 52m versus 3h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:21 PM Fullerton, CA | 5h55 | 4:16 AM Grover Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
![]() | 6:18 AM Fullerton, CA | 5h50 | 12:08 PM Grover Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA
Trains from Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 18:21. The fastest train covers the 176 miles (284 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 176 miles (284 km) |
Average train duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 55m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 6:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Fullerton, CA and Grover Beach, CA from $50 (€40). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Grover Beach, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fullerton, CA to Grover Beach, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with entrances on Santa Fe Avenue and Pomona Avenue.
- The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Heroes Bar & Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Fullerton Marriott at California State University
- The Hotel Fullerton Anaheim
- Holiday Inn Express Fullerton
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1 & 2 for Metrolink
- Hall 3: access to platform 3 for Amtrak
- Bus: OCTA routes 26, 43, 47, 143, 543
- Amtrak Thruway Bus Service
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Free
- The station is a Multimodal Transportation Facility with a single platform.
- Bus: Local bus services available
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