There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Paso Robles by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane DSM - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus
9h 28m$141–577Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
47h 58m$565–1,306Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
2d 3h$383–667Drive 1,806.3 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Paso Roblescar 1,806.3 mi
28h 18m$330–477Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane DSM - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
9h 52m$194–728Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 28m$200–734Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane DSM - MRY
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 6m$188–738
Des Moines to Paso Robles by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Paso Robles is to fly and bus which costs $140 - $600 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Paso Robles is to fly and bus which takes 9h 28m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Des Moines and Paso Robles is 1570 miles. The road distance is 1816.9 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Paso Robles without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 58m and costs $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Des Moines to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Des Moines to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Paso Robles is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 12:15 PM in Des Moines and 10:15 AM in Paso Robles.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Paso Robles is 1817 miles. It takes approximately 28h 18m to drive from Des Moines to Paso Robles.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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