What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Paso Robles?

About 97 miles (155 km) separate Santa Barbara and Paso Robles.

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

Buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles leave from Train Station and arrive at AMTRAK Station.

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

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Paso Robles on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Train Station	3h 10m	10:55am	AMTRAK Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	UC Santa Barbara	2h 55m	10:55am	AMTRAK Station	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Train Station	3h 10m	10:55am	AMTRAK Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	UC Santa Barbara	2h 55m	10:55am	AMTRAK Station	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	UC Santa Barbara	2h 50m	5:05pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles

We recommend taking the bus

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

1bus per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

101 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $43	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $269	Average Duration3h 52m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

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

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Stops in Paso Robles

A
AMTRAK Station
800 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA 93446, 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 $43

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

What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Paso Robles?
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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles was searched and found on Nov 26, 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 Santa Barbara to Paso Robles, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $40 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-26.