There are 4 ways to get from Downey to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
8h 15m$84–174Drive 219.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downey to Paso Roblescar 219.5 mi
3h 48m$41–58Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Paso Roblesbus Ans 6238
8h 45m$58–83Fly, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus
6h$225–450
Downey to Paso Robles by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downey to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Downey to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Downey to Paso Robles. However, there are services departing from Firestone / Downey and arriving at Paso Robles via Sepulveda Blvd/La Tijera Blvd and Los Angeles UCLA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Downey station to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Lakewood Blvd Station and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Downey and Paso Robles is 277 miles. The road distance is 220.8 miles.
The best way to get from Downey to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Downey to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Downey to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Los Angeles UCLA station.
Downey to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Downey to Paso Robles is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Paso Robles twice a week. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
Downey to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Paso Robles station.
Downey to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Paso Robles is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Downey to Paso Robles.
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