There are 5 ways to get from Paso Robles to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 55m$104–210Drive 263.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Dana Pointcar 263.8 mi
4h 36m$49–70Bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus
10h 24m$87–127Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
7h 3m$320–1,002Train to Monterey Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MRY - SNA
7h 25m$347–906
Paso Robles to Dana Point by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Dana Point is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Dana Point is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Dana Point is 319 miles. The road distance is 265.3 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Paso Robles to Dana Point, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Dana Point is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
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
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- 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
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Paso Robles to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Paso Robles to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Dana Point is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Paso Robles to Dana Point.
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