There are 4 ways to get from San Mateo to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
5h 20m$57–119Drive 185.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Mateo to Paso Roblescar 185.9 mi
3h 13m$34–49Line 22 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22 / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 16m$54–83Fly, 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 North County Transit Centerbus
5h 47m$175–421
San Mateo to Paso Robles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between San Mateo and Paso Robles is 196 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Mateo to Paso Robles without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 5h 20m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from San Mateo to Paso Robles, including transfers.
San Mateo to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Palo Alto Transit Center station.
San Mateo to Paso Robles train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from San Mateo to Paso Robles is to Caltrain and train which takes 5h 20m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and San Jose in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and San Jose in around 7h 16m.
- 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 Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
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
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1st
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
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 North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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More Questions & Answers
San Mateo to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.
San Mateo to Paso Robles train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Paso Robles is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from San Mateo to Paso Robles.
There are 247+ hotels available in Paso Robles.