There are 4 ways to get from Big Sur to Paso Robles by taxi, train, bus (Amtrak), 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.
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
2h 50m$159–218Drive 105.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Big Sur to Paso Roblescar 105.6 mi
2h 12m$20–28Line 20 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the bus from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 59m$109–145Line 20 bus, train
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
5h 7m$98–148
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Big Sur to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Big Sur to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Big Sur to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Big Sur and Paso Robles is 140 miles. The road distance is 106.2 miles.
The best way to get from Big Sur to Paso Robles without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 50m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Big Sur to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Big Sur to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler station.
Big Sur to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Big Sur to Paso Robles is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Big Sur to Paso Robles.
There are 270+ hotels available in Paso Robles.
What companies run services between Big Sur, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Big Sur to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Salinas in around 4h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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