There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to Paso Robles by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Paso Roblesbus Ans 6238
8h 3mDrive 252.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Forest to Paso Roblescar 252.2 mi
4h 21m$46–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
8h 27m$94–199Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, 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
6h 45m$285–965Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain
- 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
7h 18m$244–488Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus
7h 30m$209–398
John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Lake Forest and Paso Robles is 284 miles. The road distance is 253.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Paso Robles without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Lake Forest to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Lake Forest to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Lake Forest to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Paso Robles is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Lake Forest to Paso Robles.
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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.
- 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
- 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
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–340
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- 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
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- 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
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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