There are 5 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 StationCoast Starlight
9h 45m$40–140Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
10h 35mDrive 346.5 mi
- Drive from Chico to Paso Robles346.5 mi
5h 58m$64–92Train, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)SMF - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
10h 33m$73–388Train, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SMF - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
9h 47m
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 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 5h 58m 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 348.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs $40 - $140.
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 $40 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 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 $40–140 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.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- 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
- $40–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $40–95
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $45–140
- Business - advance purchase
- $65–290
- Business Class
- $110–330
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- 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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 5h 58m to drive from Chico to Paso Robles.
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