There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak StationCoast Starlight
1h 51m$20–23Bus via King City
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street23 / ...
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles84
3h 34m$6–9Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 15mDrive 98 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Paso Robles98 mi
1h 42m$18–26
Salinas to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Paso Robles is to bus via King City which costs $6 - $10 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salinas and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salinas and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Salinas and Paso Robles is 98 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $20 - $23.
The train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs once daily.
Salinas to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Paso Robles is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $20 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $20–23 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Salinas to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Paso Robles is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Salinas to Paso Robles.
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