How far is Paso Robles from San Diego?

Paso Robles and San Diego are 280 miles (451 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paso Robles to San Diego?

Most of the buses traveling from Paso Robles to San Diego leave from AMTRAK Station and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are USS Midway Museum, Boat Tours in San Diego, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Bay Waterfront and Botanical Building and Lily Pond.

Bus Paso Robles to San Diego from $81 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Paso Robles to San Diego on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20pm	AMTRAK Station	11h 5m	5:25am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	AMTRAK Station	10h 40m	5:25am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	AMTRAK Station	11h 5m	5:25am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	AMTRAK Station	11h 5m	5:25am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	AMTRAK Station	11h 5m	5:25am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Paso Robles to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 40mAverage Duration

284 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$89 - $95	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$83 - $146	Average Duration10h 53m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Paso Robles and San Diego?

Stops in Paso Robles

A
AMTRAK Station
800 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA 93446, USA
Visit page

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5597 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 $86

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paso Robles to San Diego, CA, US by bus

How far is Paso Robles from San Diego?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paso Robles to San Diego?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

No data

11/20

$81

Today

$84

11/22

No data

11/23

No data

11/24

$81

11/25

No data

11/26

No data

The cheapest trip from Paso Robles to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $81

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paso Robles to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $81 to $112 for a bus ticket from Paso Robles to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-11-24.