There are 4 ways to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
4h 53m$4–8Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
5h 51m$20–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Maria-SMX to Paso Robles61.2 mi
1h 14mDrive 61.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Roblescar 61.2 mi
1h 14m$12–17
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles is to bus which costs $4 - $8 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles. However, there are services departing from Santa Maria Public Airport and arriving at North County Transit Center via Santa Maria Transit Center and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) station to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Santa Maria Airport (SMX) and Paso Robles is 75 miles. The road distance is 61.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Santa Maria Transit Center station.
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Santa Maria Airport (SMX), USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Maria Public Airport to North County Transit Center via Transit Center, Santa Maria Transit Center, and Government Center in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Maria Public Airport to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Transit Center, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and San Luis Obispo in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Maria-SMX to Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Paso Robles.
There are 248+ hotels available in Paso Robles.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Maria Airport (SMX) and Paso Robles. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






