There are 3 ways to get from Paso Robles to Santa Maria by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
- Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
3h 29m$4–5Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 23m$19–42Drive 56.1 mi
- Drive from Paso Robles to Santa Mariacar 56.1 mi
1h 6m$11–15
Paso Robles to Santa Maria by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Santa Maria is to bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Santa Maria is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles to Santa Maria. However, there are services departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Santa Maria Transit Center via Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Santa Maria station. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Santa Maria is 71 miles. The road distance is 56.5 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Santa Maria without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $3 - $6.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Paso Robles to Santa Maria, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Santa Maria bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from North County Transit Center station.
Paso Robles to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Santa Maria is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $3 - $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from North County Transit Center to Santa Maria Transit Center via Government Center in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Main at Pine Inbound via San Luis Obispo, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Guadalupe Amtrak Station in around 4h 23m.
- 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
Train from San Luis Obispo to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- 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
Bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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More Questions & Answers
Paso Robles to Santa Maria bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Paso Robles to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Santa Maria is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Paso Robles to Santa Maria.
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