There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 51m$100–212Drive 263.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dana Point to Paso Roblescar 263.4 mi
4h 38m$49–70Bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
11h 35m$66–104Fly, train
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 3m$312–997
Dana Point to Paso Robles by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, Broadway / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Dana Point and Paso Robles is 319 miles. The road distance is 265 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Dana Point to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Dana Point to Paso Robles bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Paso Robles is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Del Obispo-Stonehill to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- 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
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- 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
- $16–27
- 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
Dana Point to Paso Robles bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Dana Point to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Paso Robles is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Dana Point to Paso Robles.
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