There are 4 ways to get from Paso Robles to Watsonville by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 28 bus
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus 28 / ...
3h 41m$34–68Bus, line 28 bus 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 / ...
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus 28 / ...
4h 59m$8–13Bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus 28 / ...
3h 56m$35–50Drive 116.9 mi
- Drive from Paso Robles to Watsonvillecar 116.9 mi
2h 7m$22–31
Paso Robles to Watsonville by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Watsonville is to bus and line 28 bus via King City which costs $8 - $14 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Watsonville is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Rodriguez / Second via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Watsonville is 121 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Watsonville without a car is to train and line 28 bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Paso Robles to Watsonville, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Watsonville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Watsonville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Watsonville is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Paso Robles to Watsonville.
There are 183+ hotels available in Watsonville.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Rodriguez / Second via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 3h 56m.
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
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Second
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Second
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://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/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Second
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
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