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Trains from Monterey to Paso Robles

🚂 Traveling from Monterey to Paso Robles by train offers a scenic journey that takes approximately 7 hours and 2 minutes to cover a distance of 111 miles with a transfer along the way. 🚌 The first step involves taking a bus towards Salinas, which lasts around 50 minutes and is operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit. This leg of the journey departs from Franklin/Adams in Monterey and arrives at Salinas Transit Center/Gate 7. 🌄 Following the bus ride to Salinas, the next step includes boarding a bus headed towards Santa Barbara, lasting about 2 hours and 30 minutes. This bus service, provided by Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service, takes passengers from Salinas all the way to their final destination in Paso Robles.

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There are over 99 hotels to stay in Paso Robles. Prices range from $70 per night.

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  • There are two primary companies that provide train routes from Monterey to Paso Robles. Route 1 takes approximately 7 hours and 2 minutes to reach Paso Robles, with a transfer involving a bus towards Salinas operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit and a second bus towards Santa Barbara provided by Amtrak Chartered Vehicle. Route 2 takes around 10 hours and 34 minutes, also with a transfer through a bus towards Salinas by Amtrak Chartered Vehicle, followed by a bus towards Santa Barbara. Both routes can be booked through Amtrak's website for further information and reservations.
  • The fastest train route between Monterey and Paso Robles is Route 1, which takes approximately 7 hours and 2 minutes to reach Paso Robles. This route covers a distance of 111 miles, with a transfer involving a bus towards Salinas operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit and a second bus towards Santa Barbara provided by Amtrak Chartered Vehicle. Route 2, although slightly shorter at 107 miles, takes longer at 10 hours and 34 minutes due to the same transfer process through Salinas and Santa Barbara. For a quicker journey, Route 1 is the recommended option.
  • There are no direct train services between Monterey and Paso Robles. Instead, both Route 1 and Route 2 require a transfer through bus services before reaching Paso Robles. Each route involves two bus transfers, first towards Salinas and then towards Santa Barbara, with the entire journey taking around 7 hours 2 minutes for Route 1 and 10 hours 34 minutes for Route 2. Travelers will need to plan their trip accordingly to accommodate the transfer times at Salinas.
  • The first bus service from Monterey to Salinas, which is part of both Route 1 and Route 2, typically departs in the early morning hours, around the start of regular transit operations. The last bus from Salinas towards Santa Barbara, the final leg of the journey, usually leaves Salinas in the evening. Travelers should consult the specific schedules provided by Monterey-Salinas Transit and Amtrak Chartered Vehicle for the exact departure times to plan their trip accordingly.
  • There are no direct train trips between Monterey and Paso Robles. Travelers will need to take a combination of buses operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit and Amtrak Chartered Vehicle to complete the journey. While there are multiple departures each day, all of them involve transferring from a bus in Salinas towards Santa Barbara to reach Paso Robles. It's recommended to check the schedules provided by the respective agencies for the most up-to-date information on departure times.

Will you be returning to Monterey by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Paso Robles to Monterey

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