There are 4 ways to get from Half Moon Bay to Paso Robles by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, bus
best- Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 1mDrive 181.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Half Moon Bay to Paso Roblescar 181.8 mi
3h 26m$32–45Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
6h 2m$99–151Fly, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus
6h 29m$177–334
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Half Moon Bay to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Half Moon Bay and Paso Robles is 200 miles. The road distance is 182.9 miles.
The best way to get from Half Moon Bay to Paso Robles without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Half Moon Bay to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Half Moon Bay to Paso Robles train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound station.
Half Moon Bay to Paso Robles train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Half Moon Bay to Paso Robles is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Half Moon Bay to Paso Robles.
There are 294+ hotels available in Paso Robles.
What companies run services between Half Moon Bay, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main / Miramontes to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
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