There are 3 ways to get from Ripon to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
6h 36m$94–164Drive 197.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ripon to Paso Roblescar 197.6 mi
3h 47m$37–53Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 1m$80–129
Ripon to Paso Robles by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ripon to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ripon to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ripon to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Wilma & 2Nd Northbound and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Stockton and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Ripon station to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Ripon and Paso Robles is 251 miles. The road distance is 198.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ripon to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Ripon to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Ripon to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Ripon to Paso Robles train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Ripon to Paso Robles is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $90 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Ripon, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ripon to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, and San Jose in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilma & 2Nd Northbound to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Downtown Transit Center Weber Avenue, Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Aurora & Channel Northbound, Stockton, and San Jose in around 9h 1m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Ripon to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Ripon to Paso Robles train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Ripon to Paso Robles is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Ripon to Paso Robles.
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