There are 3 ways to get from Paso Robles to Lake Arrowhead by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain SB Line
10h 39m$216–317Drive 261.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Lake Arrowheadcar 261.8 mi
5h 15m$48–69Bus
- 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 Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus 6
11h 25m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Lake Arrowhead is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Lake Arrowhead is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Lake Arrowhead. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Downtown and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Lake Arrowhead. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at San Bernardino Depot via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Lake Arrowhead is 338 miles. The road distance is 263.3 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Lake Arrowhead without a car is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs $210 - $320.
It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Paso Robles to Lake Arrowhead, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Lake Arrowhead train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Lake Arrowhead is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs $210 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Lake Arrowhead via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and San Bernardino Depot in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 11h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 909-878-5200
- Website
- mountaintransit.org
Bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
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Booking & Getting There
Paso Robles to Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Paso Robles to Lake Arrowhead train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Lake Arrowhead is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Paso Robles to Lake Arrowhead.
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