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Santa Cruz to Paso Robles Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Santa Cruz to Paso Robles?
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Santa Cruz to Paso Robles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$62.00 | Avg. Price$52.00 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration5h 30m | Duration5h 52m |
Bus from Santa Cruz to Paso Robles: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Santa Cruz to Paso Robles. Traveling by bus from Santa Cruz to Paso Robles usually takes around 5 hours and 30 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 120 mi (193 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $62.00 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Santa Cruz to Paso Robles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Cruz 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 | 5h 30m | $62.00 |
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 Cruz to Paso Robles start at $62. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Santa Cruz to Paso Robles
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 120 miles from Santa Cruz to Paso Robles. 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Santa Cruz to Paso Robles. It leaves the station in Santa Cruz at 12:00pm 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 Cruz to Paso Robles. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Cruz to Paso Robles; ticket prices start at $74.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Santa Cruz?
Main departure station: Santa Cruz, California
Most buses depart from the main station in Santa Cruz.
All bus stations in Santa Cruz:
Santa Cruz, California
Where does the bus arrive in Paso Robles?
Main arrival station: Intermodal Station - 800 Pine St
All buses from Santa Cruz arrive at one main station in Paso Robles.
All bus stations in Paso Robles:
Intermodal Station - 800 Pine St
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