There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Paso Robles by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (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.
Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus
4h 24m$173–348Drive 327.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Paso Roblescar 327.1 mi
5h 38m$60–87Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
10h 10m$85–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
10h 18m$121–254Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
5h 24m$202–283
San Diego to Paso Robles by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Paso Robles is to fly and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $170 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
The distance between San Diego and Paso Robles is 300 miles. The road distance is 329 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Paso Robles without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from San Diego to Paso Robles, including transfers.
San Diego to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Paso Robles is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 10h 18m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Diego to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 10h 18m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Paso Robles is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from San Diego to Paso Robles.
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