There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield to Paso Robles by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 30m$75–114Drive 108.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bakersfield to Paso Roblescar 108.6 mi
1h 58m$20–29Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
8h 17m$80–149
Bakersfield to Paso Robles by bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Paso Robles is 297 miles. The road distance is 109.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Paso Robles without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Bakersfield to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Paso Robles is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Bakersfield to Paso Robles.
There are 291+ hotels available in Paso Robles.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Santa Barbara in around 7h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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