There are 4 ways to get from Whittier to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
7h 58m$95–189Drive 221 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whittier to Paso Roblescar 221 mi
3h 56m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 39m$52–81Line 7 bus, tram, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Stationbus
- Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus
6h 51m
Whittier to Paso Robles by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia / Painter and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Atlantic / Floral, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Whittier to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Whittier and Paso Robles is 280 miles. The road distance is 222.3 miles.
The best way to get from Whittier to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Whittier to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Whittier to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Whittier to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Whittier to Paso Robles is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $95 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via East L.A. College, Atlantic / Floral, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Whittier to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Whittier to Paso Robles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Paso Robles is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Whittier to Paso Robles.
There are 289+ hotels available in Paso Robles.







