There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 13m$86–175Drive 187.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Paso Roblescar 187.5 mi
3h 22m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
11h 9m$98–145
Lancaster to Paso Robles by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Bakersfield and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Lancaster and Paso Robles is 303 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Lancaster to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Lancaster to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. station.
Lancaster to Paso Robles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Paso Robles is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 11h 9m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lancaster to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, and Van Nuys in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Bakersfield and Santa Barbara in around 11h 9m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Lancaster to Paso Robles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Sylmar / San Fernando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Paso Robles is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Lancaster to Paso Robles.
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