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How to get fromPaso Robles to San Rafaelby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Paso Robles to San Rafael by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 29m
    $66–139

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus bus
    8h 3m
    $29–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    6h 51m
    $64–103

  4. Drive 217.2 mi

    1. Drive from Paso Robles to San Rafaelcar car 217.2 mi
    3h 49m
    $40–58

  5. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    6h 19m
    $65–257

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    7h 15m
    $104–331

Paso Robles to San Rafael by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 6h 51m.

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