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

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Maria to Paso Robles by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    3h 22m
    $4–5

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 16m
    $20–42

  3. Drive 56.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Paso Roblescar car 56.3 mi
    1h 7m
    $11–15

Santa Maria to Paso Robles by bus

Calendar83Weekly Buses
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to North County Transit Center via Government Center in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main at Pine Outbound to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and San Luis Obispo in around 4h 16m.

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