There are 4 ways to get from Paso Robles to Santa Ana 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 Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 59m$161–248Drive 238.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Santa Anacar 238.8 mi
4h 8m$43–61Bus
- 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 Santa Anabus
9h 10mBus, fly, 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 Santa Anatrain
7h 43m$389–698
Paso Robles to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Ana via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Santa Ana is 294 miles. The road distance is 240.2 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Santa Ana without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Paso Robles to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Santa Ana is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs $160 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Ana via Los Angeles in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Ana via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–160
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 Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- 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 Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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
- $15–23
- 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 Santa Ana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Paso Robles to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Santa Ana is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Paso Robles to Santa Ana.
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