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There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Paso Robles to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$67.67 | Avg. Price$67.12 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips13 |
Duration | Duration5h 34m | Duration6h 33m |
8 trains operate daily from Paso Robles to Los Angeles. The train trip from Paso Robles to Los Angeles is usually about 6 hours and 38 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 37 minutes.
| Distance | 175 mi (282 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 37m |
| Lowest price | $39.00 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Paso Robles to Los Angeles
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Very calm and peaceful! The views were amazing!! Cons: Food offerings. Tips: Prepare to sit back and relax and see some amazing views!!
5.0
Pros: Smooth ride overall quiet and comfortable. Cons: Update on seats. Tips: Have a great trip.
5.0
Blanca Cruz was the highlight of our train trip. She was extremely helpful with all of our needs. A great asset to Amtrak!
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Paso Robles to Los Angeles was $64.35. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Los Angeles if you book your train tickets at least 24 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $5.30.
The price of train trips from Paso Robles to Los Angeles doesn't fluctuate much throughout the year, so you don’t need to book your tickets super far in advance. However, to avoid last-minute price surges or sold-out tickets, we recommend purchasing your train tickets at least 48 hours before departure.
2 train services operate from Paso Robles to Los Angeles. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 7 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 7 | 6h 36m | $69.52 |
| Amtrak Coast Starlight | 1 | 6h 55m | $74.43 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 7 Amtrak trains from Paso Robles to Los Angeles every day, as well as 14 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $62.
The Amtrak Coast Starlight is a service provided by Amtrak that connects Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles on the US Pacific coast. The full journey winds through the Cascade Mountains, perfectly clipped vineyards, and dense coastal forest, allowing passengers to get a glimpse of the US west coast while enjoying air-conditioned cars, power outlets, complimentary onboard WiFi, and snacks.
The distance between Paso Robles and Los Angeles is approximately 175 miles, or 282 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 38 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 37 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Paso Robles to Los Angeles. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Paso Robles at 3:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. 2 of these are direct connections to Los Angeles. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to Paso Robles.
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
There is one train station in Paso Robles.
Intermodal Station - 800 Pine St
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionUnion Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transportation hubs, serving more than 100 thousand passengers per day. Every Amtrak route that goes through Los Angeles stops at Union Station. In addition, the area around the station serves as the main bus stop for several bus carriers that conduct trips in and out of the city. Located in Downtown LA, Union Station offers easy transit connections to other parts of the city via three Metro Rail lines and one Metro Busway line, as well as a shuttle service to LAX airport. Union Station also serves as the main LA hub for six lines of Metrolink, Southern California’s primary commuter rail service.
Union Station
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
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592 Gayley Ave
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