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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Paso Roblesby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Paso Robles by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 19m
    $60–89

  2. Line 2 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus bus 84
    7h 12m
    $10–21

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 20m
    $60–124

  4. Line 2 bus, line 28 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 42m
    $34–76

  5. Drive 133.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Paso Roblescar car 133.7 mi
    2h 26m
    $25–36

Santa Cruz to Paso Robles by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 188.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Diridon Station and San Jose in around 5h 19m.

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