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Santa Maria to Paso Robles Train Schedule

Trip Summary

There is usually just one train option from Santa Maria to Paso Robles per day. The average train journey from Santa Maria to Paso Robles takes one hour and 40 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.

Distance49 mi (79 km)
Fastest train1h 40m
Lowest price$27.00
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines1

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Which train should you take from Santa Maria to Paso Robles?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Maria to Paso Robles. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak11h 40m$27.00
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Santa Maria to Paso Robles every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $27.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Santa Maria to Paso Robles

Currently there is not a train that travels the entire distance without requiring you to switch onto a connecting vehicle. However, there are direct buses from Santa Maria to Paso Robles.
The distance between Santa Maria and Paso Robles is approximately 49 miles, or 79 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 40 minutes, As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Santa Maria to Paso Robles tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Santa Maria at 9:00am and arrives in Paso Robles about an hour later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Paso Robles with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Paso Robles to Santa Maria.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Santa Maria?

Main departure station: Santa Maria Bus Stop

There is one train station in Santa Maria.

All train stations in Santa Maria:

  • Santa Maria Bus Stop

Where is the train station in Paso Robles?

Main arrival station: Intermodal Station - 800 Pine St

Paso Robles has one train station.

All train stations in Paso Robles:

  • Intermodal Station - 800 Pine St

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