There are 3 ways to get from Paso Robles to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), 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 Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain AV Line
10h 1m$86–173Drive 187.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Lancastercar 187.2 mi
3h 21m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250 / ...
12h 29m$125–181
Paso Robles to Lancaster by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Lancaster is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Carl's Jr./Inyo St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Lancaster via Sylmar / San Fernando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Lancaster is 302 miles. The road distance is 188.3 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Paso Robles to Lancaster, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Lancaster bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Lancaster is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 29m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Lancaster via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 12h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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More Questions & Answers
Paso Robles to Lancaster bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Paso Robles to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Lancaster is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Paso Robles to Lancaster.
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