There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Templeton by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 47m$54–78Drive 161.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to Templetoncar 161.5 mi
2h 52m$30–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
4h 48m$53–111
San Jose to Templeton by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Templeton is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Templeton is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Templeton. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Templeton Park & Ride via North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Templeton station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between San Jose and Templeton is 166 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Templeton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from San Jose to Templeton, including transfers.
San Jose to Templeton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to Templeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Templeton is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Templeton, 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
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to Templeton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
San Jose to Templeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Templeton is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from San Jose to Templeton.
There are 350+ hotels available in Templeton.





