There are 4 ways to get from Ventura to Paso Robles by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to UCSB Bus Loopbus 88 / ...
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 55m$42–64Drive 145.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ventura to Paso Roblescar 145.7 mi
2h 46m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
5h 35m$59–128Bus via Santa Maria
- Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
8h 4m$75–91
Ventura to Paso Robles by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara and Oak WB and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Ventura and Paso Robles is 168 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ventura to Paso Robles without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Ventura to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Ventura to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Santa Clara and Oak WB station.
Ventura to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Ventura to Paso Robles is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ventura Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Santa Barbara in around 5h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ventura Amtrak to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to UCSB Bus Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Ventura, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
Ventura to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at UCSB Bus Loop station.
Ventura to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Paso Robles is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Ventura to Paso Robles.
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