There are 5 ways to get from Paso Robles to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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 Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 41m$177–273Drive 268.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to San Clementecar 268.1 mi
4h 37m$49–71Bus
- 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 37mBus, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
7h 44m$195–415Bus, 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 San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
8h 24m$335–673
Paso Robles to San Clemente by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to San Clemente is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to San Clemente is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Paso Robles and San Clemente is 323 miles. The road distance is 269.7 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Paso Robles to San Clemente, including transfers.
Paso Robles to San Clemente bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to San Clemente is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs $170 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico 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 37m.
- 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
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $35–210
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
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 San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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
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 San Clemente bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Paso Robles to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to San Clemente is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Paso Robles to San Clemente.
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