There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
7h 53m$87–179Drive 218.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Paso Roblescar 218.8 mi
3h 45m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 18m$63–99Fly, 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 24m$232–461
El Monte to Paso Robles by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between El Monte and Paso Robles is 271 miles. The road distance is 220.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from El Monte to Paso Robles, including transfers.
El Monte to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
El Monte to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Paso Robles is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between El Monte, 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, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 8h 18m.
- 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 (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
- 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
El Monte to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
El Monte to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Paso Robles is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from El Monte to Paso Robles.
There are 216+ hotels available in Paso Robles.







