How far is Paso Robles from San Luis Obispo?

The distance separating Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo is 26 miles (42 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo?

Most of the buses traveling from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo leave from AMTRAK Station and arrive at AMTRAK Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:45pm	AMTRAK Station	40m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:45pm	AMTRAK Station	30m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:48 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

30mAverage Duration

24 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $22	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $205	Average Duration1h 27m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo?

Stops in Paso Robles

A
AMTRAK Station
800 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA 93446, USA
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Stops in San Luis Obispo

A
AMTRAK Station
1730 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
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B
San Luis Obispo Bus Stop
1460 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $22

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo by bus

How far is Paso Robles from San Luis Obispo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/23

$20

11/24

$20

Today

$20

11/26

$20

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11/28

$20

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$20

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The cheapest trip from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $20 for a bus ticket from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-26.