There are 5 ways to get from Paso Robles to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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 Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 10m$166–259Drive 251.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Lake Forestcar 251.7 mi
4h 24m$46–67Bus
- 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 Irvinebus
9h 30mTrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- 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
6h 50m$327–999Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain
7h 52m$264–548
Paso Robles to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Irvine via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Lake Forest is 304 miles. The road distance is 253.1 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Paso Robles to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Lake Forest is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Irvine via Los Angeles in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Irvine via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 9h 30m.
- 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
- $50–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–210
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
Train from Los Angeles to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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
Bus from Los Angeles to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Paso Robles to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Paso Robles to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Lake Forest is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Paso Robles to Lake Forest.
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