There are 3 ways to get from Portola Valley to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak StationCoast Starlight
5h 11m$78–116Drive 175.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portola Valley to Paso Robles175.9 mi
3h 7m$33–47Line 22 bus, bus
- Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara & 1st22 / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portola Valley to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Portola Valley to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Portola Valley and Paso Robles is 189 miles. The road distance is 177 miles.
The best way to get from Portola Valley to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Portola Valley to Paso Robles, including transfers.
The best way to get from Portola Valley to Paso Robles is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 55m.
Yes, the driving distance between Portola Valley to Paso Robles is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Portola Valley to Paso Robles.
There are 227+ hotels available in Paso Robles.
What companies run services between Portola Valley, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portola Valley to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via El Camino & Showers, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and San Jose in around 5h 55m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara & 1st
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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