There are 5 ways to get from Paso Robles to Capitola 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 29 bus, line 1 bus
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Lincoln Ave / W Market St to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus 29
- Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel Dr & Capitola Avebus 1 / ...
4h 33m$29–67Bus, line 73 bus
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 Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2 to Bay Ave. & Rosedalebus 73
6h 45m$10–20Bus, line 28 bus, line 73 bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus 28 / ...
- Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2 to Bay Ave. & Rosedalebus 73
5h 24m$29–48Drive 129.5 mi
- Drive from Paso Robles to Capitolacar 129.5 mi
2h 21m$24–35Train, line 28 bus, line 73 bus
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus 28 / ...
- Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2 to Bay Ave. & Rosedalebus 73
5h 9m$29–67
Paso Robles to Capitola by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Capitola is to bus and line 73 bus which costs $10 - $21 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Capitola is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Bay Ave. & Rosedale via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Capitola is 135 miles. The road distance is 130.2 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Capitola without a car is to train and line 29 bus and line 1 bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $29 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Paso Robles to Capitola, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Capitola bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Capitola bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Capitola is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Paso Robles to Capitola.
There are 179+ hotels available in Capitola.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Bay Ave. & Rosedale via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2 in around 5h 24m.
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
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 Lincoln Ave / W Market St to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 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
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