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How to get fromPaso Robles to Santa Monicaby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Paso Robles to Santa Monica by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 28m
    $134–206

  2. Drive  205 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paso Robles to Santa Monicacar car 205 mi
    3h 35m
    $38–54

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    9h 1m

  4. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    6h 16m
    $297–611

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    6h 42m

Paso Robles to Santa Monica by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to 5th / Santa Monica via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 9h 1m.

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