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How to get fromLake Forest to Paso Roblesby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 27m
    $165–258

  2. Drive  252.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Paso Roblescar car 252.2 mi
    4h 21m
    $46–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 55m

  4. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 45m
    $465–1,005

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 18m
    $325–657

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 32m
    $207–423

Lake Forest to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Irvine to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Irvine to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 8h 55m.

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