The cheapest and fastest buses from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA without transferring at least once.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price |
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA buses for today, Thursday, February 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:14 AM Santa Maria, CA | 2h26 | 11:40 AM Paso Robles, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:14 AM Santa Maria, CA | 2h26 | 12:40 PM Paso Robles, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:14 AM Santa Maria, CA | 2h26 | 1:40 PM Paso Robles, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, February 6 | |||||
![]() | 6:14 AM Santa Maria, CA | 2h26 | 8:40 AM Paso Robles, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:14 AM Santa Maria, CA | 2h26 | 9:40 AM Paso Robles, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:14 AM Santa Maria, CA | 2h26 | 10:40 AM Paso Robles, CA | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA
Buses from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:14, the last at 19:15. The fastest bus covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 41m |
First bus 06:14 |
Last bus 19:15 |
Bus providers: San Luis Obispo RTA, Santa Maria Area Transit from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CAYou can travel by bus between Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA with San Luis Obispo RTA, Santa Maria Area Transit for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, 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 Paso Robles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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