There are 4 ways to get from Paso Robles to Salinas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
1h 55m$30–65Bus 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 / ...
3h 18m$6–9Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 10m$30–50Drive 97.9 mi
- Drive from Paso Robles to Salinascar 97.9 mi
1h 43m$18–26
Paso Robles to Salinas by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Salinas is to bus via King City which costs $6 - $10 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station station and arriving at Salinas. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station station and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Salinas is 98 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $30 - $65.
The train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs once daily.
Paso Robles to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Salinas is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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 Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Paso Robles to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Paso Robles to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Salinas is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Paso Robles to Salinas.
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