What is the cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Paso Robles?

The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos to Paso Robles?

The fastest way to get from San Carlos to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and Paso Robles?

No, there is no direct bus from San Carlos to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between San Carlos and Paso Robles?

No, there is no direct train from San Carlos to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from San Carlos to Paso Robles?

The distance between San Carlos and Paso Robles is 184 miles. The road distance is 181.6 miles.

How do I travel from San Carlos to Paso Robles without a car?

The best way to get from San Carlos to Paso Robles without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $55 - $85.

How long does it take to get from San Carlos to Paso Robles?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from San Carlos to Paso Robles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Carlos to Paso Robles bus from?

San Carlos to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where do I catch the San Carlos to Paso Robles train from?

San Carlos to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from San Carlos to Paso Robles?

The best way to get from San Carlos to Paso Robles is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the San Carlos to Paso Robles bus arrive?

San Carlos to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.

Where does the San Carlos to Paso Robles train arrive?

San Carlos to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Carlos to Paso Robles?

Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to Paso Robles is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from San Carlos to Paso Robles.

Where can I stay near Paso Robles?

There are 247+ hotels available in Paso Robles.

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There are 3 ways to get from San Carlos to Paso Robles by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 9m
$56–83
Drive 180.5 mi
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1. Drive from San Carlos to Paso Roblescar 180.5 mi
3h 8m
$33–48
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
5h 10m
$56–118

San Carlos to Paso Robles by train and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 182.6 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between San Carlos, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 31m.

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