There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Paso Robles by bus (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.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 30mDrive 155.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to Paso Roblescar 155.7 mi
2h 46m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
3h 31m$90–140
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between San Jose and Paso Robles is 160 miles. The road distance is 156.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Paso Robles without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs .
The bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.
San Jose to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Paso Robles is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
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Contact 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
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
San Jose to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
San Jose to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Paso Robles is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from San Jose to Paso Robles.
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