There are 3 ways to get from Paso Robles to Costa Mesa by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
10h 19m$94–189Drive 244.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Costa Mesacar 244.8 mi
4h 20m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
10h 21m$74–109
Paso Robles to Costa Mesa by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Harbor-19Th via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Costa Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Costa Mesa is 301 miles. The road distance is 246.2 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Costa Mesa without a car is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Paso Robles to Costa Mesa, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Costa Mesa is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Harbor-19Th via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 in around 10h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Paso Robles to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Paso Robles to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Costa Mesa is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Paso Robles to Costa Mesa.
There are 1532+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.







