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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Paso Robles to Santa Maria. Traveling by bus from Paso Robles to Santa Maria usually takes around one hour and 35 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in just one hour and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 49 mi (79 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $26.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Paso Robles to Santa Maria?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Paso Robles to Santa Maria that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus US usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 1h 30m | $26.00 |
| FlixBus US | 2 | 1h 38m | $26.00 |
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 Paso Robles to Santa Maria start at $26. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 2 trips per day from Paso Robles to Santa Maria, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 35 minutes to cover the 49 miles from Paso Robles to Santa Maria. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 30 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Santa Maria, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 3:00pm and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Paso Robles to Santa Maria, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Paso Robles to Santa Maria. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Paso Robles to Santa Maria; ticket prices start at $26.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Paso Robles?
Main departure station: Intermodal Station - 800 Pine St
Most buses depart from the main station in Paso Robles.
All bus stations in Paso Robles:
Intermodal Station - 800 Pine St
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Maria?
Main arrival station: Santa Maria Bus Stop
All buses from Paso Robles arrive at one main station in Santa Maria.
All bus stations in Santa Maria:
Santa Maria Bus Stop
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