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How to get fromPortola Valley to Paso Roblesby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portola Valley to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak StationtrainCoast Starlight
    5h 11m
    $78–116
  2. Drive 175.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portola Valley to Paso Roblescar175.9 mi
    3h 7m
    $33–47
  3. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara & 1stbus22 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 55m

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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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