There are 3 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 30m$93–195Drive 245 mi
cheapest- Drive from Costa Mesa to Paso Roblescar 245 mi
4h 19m$45–65Line 43 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
10h 34m$71–112
Costa Mesa to Paso Robles by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Paso Robles is 302 miles. The road distance is 246.4 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Costa Mesa to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Paso Robles bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Park-19Th station.
Costa Mesa to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Paso Robles is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can line 43 bus and bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, and Los Angeles in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park-19Th to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 10h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Costa Mesa to Paso Robles bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.
Costa Mesa to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Paso Robles is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Costa Mesa to Paso Robles.
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