There are 4 ways to get from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
1h 25m$11–17Drive 27.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispocar 27.6 mi
30 min$5–8Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
1h 27m$11–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispotaxi 27.6 mi
30 min$90–120
Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $5 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Government Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station station and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo is 35 miles. The road distance is 27.8 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $11 - $17.
The bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from North County Transit Center station.
Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $24 and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
San Luis Obispo RTA operates a bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Amtrak also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $11–24 and the journey takes 1h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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More Questions & Answers
Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo is 28 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo.
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