There are 3 ways to get from Paso Robles to Half Moon Bay by bus, train, train (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.
Bus, Caltrain
best- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
6h 9m$65–91Drive 181.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Half Moon Baycar 181.8 mi
3h 27m$34–48Train, Caltrain
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
6h 20m$64–123
Paso Robles to Half Moon Bay by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Half Moon Bay is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Half Moon Bay is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Half Moon Bay. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Half Moon Bay is 201 miles. The road distance is 182.9 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Half Moon Bay without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 6h 9m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Paso Robles to Half Moon Bay, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Half Moon Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Half Moon Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Half Moon Bay is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Paso Robles to Half Moon Bay.
There are 350+ hotels available in Half Moon Bay.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Half Moon Bay, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Main St & Miramontes St via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, and Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
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