There are 3 ways to get from Paso Robles to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
10h 20m$152–233Drive 189.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Palmdalecar 189.3 mi
3h 37m$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 / ...
13h 38m
Paso Robles to Palmdale by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Palmdale is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Palmdale is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Palmdale. 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 13h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Palmdale is 329 miles. The road distance is 190.4 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Paso Robles to Palmdale, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Palmdale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Palmdale is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 38m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Palmdale Station via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Palmdale Station via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Carl's Jr./Inyo St., MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 13h 38m.
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 Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- 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
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (661) 862 5100
- 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
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- [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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Booking & Getting There
Paso Robles to Palmdale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Paso Robles to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Palmdale is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Paso Robles to Palmdale.
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