There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
4h 48m$110–180Drive 195.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Paso Roblescar 195.7 mi
3h 25m$36–52Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 35mFly, 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 5m$174–419
Oakland to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oakland and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Oakland and Paso Robles is 207 miles. The road distance is 196.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $110 - $180.
The train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Station takes 4h 48m including transfers and departs once daily.
Oakland to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Paso Robles is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Oakland to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Oakland to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Paso Robles is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Oakland to Paso Robles.
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