There are 3 ways to get from Paso Robles to Santa Clarita by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
8h 42m$85–168Drive 177 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Santa Claritacar 177 mi
3h 3m$33–47Bus
- 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 Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus
8h 50m$74–110
Paso Robles to Santa Clarita by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Paso Robles station to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Newhall via Sylmar / San Fernando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Santa Clarita is 256 miles. The road distance is 178.1 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Santa Clarita without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Paso Robles to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Santa Clarita is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 8h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Paso Robles to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Paso Robles to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Santa Clarita is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Paso Robles to Santa Clarita.
There are 188+ hotels available in Santa Clarita.







