PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
805 - 239 - T R I P (8747)
Paso Express (New WEBSITE coming soon!)
North County Shuttle
(NCS)
Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
Greyhound
Amtrak
Publications and Transit Report
Related Links
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit
Authority (SLORTA)
Ride-On (805) 541-TRIP (8747)
Runabout (805) 541-2544
Taxi Cabs Ordinance, Chapter 5.40 Municipal Code
North County Shuttle (NCS)
The North County Shuttle offers direct bus service from Atascadero through Templeton to Paso Robles and Cuesta College North County Campus. The shuttle runs every hour 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and runs 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
Contact 239-TRIP (8747) or 466-7433. More information on service schedule, map, hours and fares is available in the North County Shuttle Rider's Guide.
Bus Service - Fixed Route
Our local bus, Paso Express, is a fixed-route transit service operating along designated routes within the city. Paso Express is open to the general public, and provides a low-cost transportation alternative. You can catch Paso Express at any designated bus stop in the City. Buses are lift-equipped to serve the mobility-impaired and feature bicycle racks.
More information on service schedule, map, hours and fares is available in the Paso Robles Transit Brochure [pdf:813k/2pp], or call 805-239-T R I P (8747).
PRCATS Folleto en Español [pdf:805k/2pp].
Dial-A-Ride
Dial-A-Ride (DAR) is a demand-response public transit service providing curb-to-curb service anywhere within city limits. All buses are lift equipped to serve the mobility impaired. Contact 239-TRIP (8747). More information on service schedule, map, hours and fares is available in the Paso Robles Transit Brochure [pdf:545k/2pp].
Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Route 9
Regional Transit Authority (RTA) serves Paso Transit Center, San Miguel, Templeton Park and Ride, El Camino Real in Atascadero, Santa Margarita, Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo. Service routes, rates, and a detailed map are available at the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) website or by calling 805-781-4472.
Because the NCS now serves Cuesta College, RTA Route 9 no longer will serve the college, this change made it possible to provide hourly service throughout the day connecting Paso Robles, Atascadero and San Luis Obispo. All buses are lift equipped to serve the mobility impaired and feature bicycle racks.
Greyhound
The City of Paso Robles is the official agent for the Greyhound depot. The depot is located within the Transit Center Facility located at 800 Pine Street. Hours of operations are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Contact them at (805) 238-1242 or visit the Greyhound website.
Amtrak
The Amtrak depot is also located within the North County Transit Center (NCTS) located at 800 Pine Street. The Coast Starlight makes two stops daily, southbound and northbound. Amtrak buses also pick up at the NCTC.
There are no ticket sales on site; however, tickets may be purchased on the train, over the phone at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245), or on Amtrak's Website.
Publications
Copies of the draft Short Range Transit Plan and Marketing Plan are available for public inspection in the Library during regular hours. A copy is also available with the City Clerk’s Office and Department of Administrative Services and on the City’s web site. Any inquiries and/or questions should be directed to Jim Throop, Department of Administrative Services, at 237-3999.
Transit Report
The Monthly Transit Report presents fare revenues and expenditures, vehicle operating
statistics vs. fare ratio, and a six-year comparison in ridership, all for the current month.
