There are 4 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 4m$56–84Drive 160.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Roblescar 160.4 mi
2h 48m$30–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
5h 5m$56–118Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Paso Robles160.4 mi
2h 48m
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Paso Robles is 167 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), 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.
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
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
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Paso Robles.
There are 247+ hotels available in Paso Robles.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Paso Robles. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.