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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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Paso Robles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.04 (€-12.31). The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Compare prices and tickets Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA
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Trains from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 13:57, the last at 15:05. The fastest train covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 1:57 PM |
Last train 3:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Trains 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 train. 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 train, 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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Popular train stations from Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA
Most Santa Maria, CA to Paso Robles, CA trains use the Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Paso Robles Intermodal Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Maria, CA and Paso Robles, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Santa Maria, CA station do trains to Paso Robles, CA leave from?
Which Paso Robles, CA station do trains from Santa Maria, CA arrive at?
Getting to Paso Robles Intermodal Station from Paso Robles city centre
Paso Robles Intermodal Station train station facilities and services
Paso Robles Intermodal Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paso Robles Intermodal Station.
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