There are 4 ways to get from Orange County to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
8h 15m$91–193Drive 239 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orange County to Paso Roblescar 239 mi
4h 7m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
9h$68–106Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Santa Ana 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 6m$241–482
Orange County to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orange County to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Orange County to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange County to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Orange County to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Orange County and Paso Robles is 294 miles. The road distance is 240.4 miles.
The best way to get from Orange County to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Orange County to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Orange County to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Orange County to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Orange County to Paso Robles is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Santa Ana to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 9h.
- 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
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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More Questions & Answers
Orange County to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Orange County to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to Paso Robles is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Orange County to Paso Robles.
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