There are 4 ways to get from Paso Robles to Aptos by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), 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.
Train, line 28 bus
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus 28 / ...
4h 19m$29–67Bus, line 28 bus via King City
cheapest- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus 28 / ...
5h 54m$10–20Bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus 28 / ...
4h 34m$29–48Drive 126.1 mi
- Drive from Paso Robles to Aptoscar 126.1 mi
2h 17m$23–34
Paso Robles to Aptos by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Aptos is to bus and line 28 bus via King City which costs $10 - $21 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Aptos is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Aptos is 131 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Aptos without a car is to train and line 28 bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $29 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Paso Robles to Aptos, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Aptos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Aptos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Aptos is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Paso Robles to Aptos.
There are 182+ hotels available in Aptos.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 in around 4h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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