Rome2Rio

How to get fromSanta Monica to Paso Roblesby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

Find Transport to Paso Robles

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 41m
    $132–213

  2. Drive  205.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Paso Roblescar car 205.6 mi
    3h 35m
    $38–55

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 48m

  4. Line 3 bus, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 16m
    $294–609

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Paso Robles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 259.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 8h 48m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There