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How to get fromPaso Robles to Santa Monica Pierby 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 Pier 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 36m
    $80–160

  2. Drive 205.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paso Robles to Santa Monica Piercar car 205.7 mi
    3h 36m
    $38–55

  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 Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    8h 59m
    $65–96

  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 17m
    $225–448

  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 50m
    $407–568

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, 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 Broadway / Ocean via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 8h 59m.

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