There are 7 ways to get from El Cajon to Paso Robles by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus
6h 30m$166–371Drive 333.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Cajon to Paso Roblescar 333.3 mi
5h 45m$61–88Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
11h 15mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
11h 42m$208–345Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
7h 29mFly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 46m$168–644Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
14h 17m$146–243
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between El Cajon and Paso Robles is 320 miles. The road distance is 335.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Paso Robles without a car is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 11h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from El Cajon to Paso Robles, including transfers.
El Cajon to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Paso Robles is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 11h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $350 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Los Angeles in around 11h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $27–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
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Booking & Getting There
El Cajon to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
El Cajon to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Paso Robles is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from El Cajon to Paso Robles.
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