The cheapest and fastest buses from Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 34 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 3 buses that leave Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA for San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 219 km distance in an average of 8 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 9 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:45 PM9h01Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA2:46 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$771One-way0 transfers
6:45 PM9h01Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA3:46 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$791One-way0 transfers
4:55 PM7h40Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA12:35 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$941One-way0 transfers
4:55 PM7h40Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA12:35 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$941One-way0 transfers
6:45 PM9h01Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA3:46 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$791One-way0 transfers
5:45 PM9h01Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA2:46 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$771One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:46PM | Duration 9h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 02:46AM | Duration 9h01 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 03:46AM | Duration 9h01 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Live departures
Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:55 PM Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA | 7h40 | 12:35 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 PM Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA | 7h40 | 1:35 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Buses from Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 16:55, the last at 18:45. The fastest bus covers the 136 miles (219 km) distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 136 miles (219 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 4:55 PM |
Last bus 6:45 PM |
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FAQs: Bus from Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paso Robles Intermodal Station, Paso Robles, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

