What is the distance between Paso Robles and Santa Barbara?

The distance separating Paso Robles and Santa Barbara is 97 miles (155 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paso Robles to Santa Barbara?

Buses going from Paso Robles to Santa Barbara start their journey at AMTRAK Station and reach their destination at Train Station.

Bus Paso Robles to Santa Barbara from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Paso Robles to Santa Barbara on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:05pm	AMTRAK Station	3h 49m	6:54pm	Train Station	CheapestFastest
		3:05pm	AMTRAK Station	3h 49m	6:54pm	Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Paso Robles to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

96 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $57	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $403	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Paso Robles and Santa Barbara?

Stops in Paso Robles

A
AMTRAK Station
800 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA 93446, USA
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Stops in Santa Barbara

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Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Compare bus companies

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 $43

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paso Robles to Santa Barbara by bus

What is the distance between Paso Robles and Santa Barbara?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paso Robles to Santa Barbara?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$40

11/25

$54

Today

$54

11/27

$54

11/28

$54

11/29

$53

11/30

$54

12/01

$40

The cheapest trip from Paso Robles to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $40

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 Santa Barbara, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $72 for a bus ticket from Paso Robles to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-12-01.