There are 8 ways to get from Paso Robles to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBP - SAN
5h 11m$56–360Bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
9h 45mBus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis ObispoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
10h 37mDrive 326.9 mi
- Drive from Paso Robles to San Diego326.9 mi
5h 38m$60–87Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBA - SAN
5h 58mTrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SJC - SAN
7h 14m$151–344Train to Monterey Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MRY - SAN
7h 22m$80–450Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
11h 8m$94–135
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to San Diego is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $55 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Santa Maria and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Paso Robles and San Diego is 307 miles. The road distance is 328.8 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Paso Robles to San Diego, including transfers.
Paso Robles to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to San Diego is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Diego via Santa Maria, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Diego via Los Angeles in around 11h 8m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $19–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $12–70
- Business - advance purchase
- $17–110
- Business Class
- $29–190
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Paso Robles to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Paso Robles to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to San Diego is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Paso Robles to San Diego.
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