There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Templeton by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 42m$58–90Drive 209.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco to Templetoncar 209.1 mi
3h 38m$39–56Caltrain, train
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
7h 5m$61–125Fly, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Templeton Park & Ridebus
5h 42m$173–417BART, train
- Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Green-N
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
7h 25m$62–129
San Francisco to Templeton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Templeton is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Templeton is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Templeton. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Templeton Park & Ride via San Jose and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Templeton station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between San Francisco and Templeton is 214 miles. The road distance is 210.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Templeton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from San Francisco to Templeton, including transfers.
San Francisco to Templeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
San Francisco to Templeton train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Templeton is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Templeton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Francisco to Templeton Park & Ride via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Templeton Park & Ride via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Templeton Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Templeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
San Francisco to Templeton train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Templeton is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from San Francisco to Templeton.
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