There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 45m$85–200Drive 346.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Paso Roblescar 346.4 mi
6h 1m$64–92Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
10h 35m$107–188Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SMF - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus
10h 31m$74–403Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SMF - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
9h 47m$107–474Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane RDD - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus
12h 13m$72–366
Chico to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Stockton and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Chico and Paso Robles is 382 miles. The road distance is 348.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs $85 - $200.
The train from Chico Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak Station takes 9h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chico to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Paso Robles is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–200 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Stockton and San Jose in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
Chico to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Chico to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Paso Robles is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Chico to Paso Robles.
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