There are 3 ways to get from Paso Robles to San Jose by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 20m$55–80Drive 155.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to San Josecar 155.6 mi
2h 46m$29–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
3h 31m$50–110
Paso Robles to San Jose by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to San Jose is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to San Jose is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station station and arriving at San Jose. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station station and arriving at San Jose. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Paso Robles and San Jose is 160 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $55 - $80.
The bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Paso Robles to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to San Jose is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 20m. American Star Tours also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
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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More Questions & Answers
Paso Robles to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Paso Robles to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to San Jose is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Paso Robles to San Jose.
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