There are 5 ways to get from Paso Robles to Oakland by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 51m$65–140Drive 195.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Oaklandcar 195.6 mi
3h 23m$36–52Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 10m$75–110Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
5h 29m$165–419Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
6h 32m$248–510
Paso Robles to Oakland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Oakland is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Oakland is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station station and arriving at Oakland. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station station and arriving at Oakland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Oakland is 207 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Oakland without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $65 - $140.
The train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oakland takes 4h 51m including transfers and departs once daily.
Paso Robles to Oakland bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Oakland is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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 Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Paso Robles to Oakland bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Paso Robles to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Oakland is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Paso Robles to Oakland.
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