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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles. Traveling by bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles usually takes around 14 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 10 minutes.
Distance | 100 mi (161 km) |
Shortest duration | 3h 10m |
Cheapest price | $39.00 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles?
Bus tickets for a trip from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles cost $99.79 on average. Consider it a bargain when you can snag tickets for less than $99.79. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
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Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Booking in advance is the best way to find affordable prices and save money on your trip.
What bus companies travel from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles. Amtrak Thruway is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 14h 38m | $126.11 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles start at $39. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 14 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 100 miles from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles. It leaves the station in Santa Barbara at 1:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles; ticket prices start at $30.00.
City Information
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a major travel destination along the southern coast of California. Dramatically situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara offers incomparable scenery with a comfortably warm climate year-round. White stucco buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture, gorgeous beaches, and upscale local cuisine give Santa Barbara the nickname "The American Riviera."
There are many kinds of vacations to enjoy in Santa Barbara. You can spend days on the soft sand of Leadbetter Beach, surfing in the swells at Rincon Point, or shopping for trinkets along Stearns Wharf. Or embrace the area's history by visiting the Mission Santa Barbara, a Spanish mission founded in 1786. Highlights from the mission include Spanish architecture, a rose garden, a museum, and even crypts.
Santa Barbara Airport, only a few miles from downtown, serves passengers to the region. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner stops in Santa Barbara on its way from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, with plenty of connections to other SoCal hotspots. Intercity buses, including FlixBus, offer routes from Santa Barbara to destinations like L.A., San Diego, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Santa Barbara?
Main departure station: Tour Bus Loading Zone
Buses to Paso Robles leave from 11 stations in Santa Barbara.
All bus stations in Santa Barbara:
Tour Bus Loading Zone
South Strip
601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
Transportation Center
209 State Street
Carl's Jr restaurant
475 Linden Ave
Tehachapi Park and Ride
Denny's restaurant
Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops
718 West Ventura St
Where does the bus arrive in Paso Robles?
Main arrival station: Intermodal Station - 800 Pine St
All buses from Santa Barbara arrive at one main station in Paso Robles.
All bus stations in Paso Robles:
Intermodal Station - 800 Pine St
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