There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
8h 54m$60–114Drive 258 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Paso Roblescar 258 mi
4h 29m$48–68Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
9h 46mTrain, fly, bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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
7h 21m$52–244
Riverside to Paso Robles by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Paso Robles is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Paso Robles is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Vine Street Mobility Hub and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Bernardino, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Paso Robles station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Riverside and Paso Robles is 320 miles. The road distance is 259.5 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Paso Robles without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Riverside to Paso Robles, including transfers.
Riverside to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino station.
Riverside to Paso Robles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Paso Robles is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Paso Robles, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Bernardino, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 9h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Paso Robles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Riverside to Paso Robles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Paso Robles is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Riverside to Paso Robles.
There are 265+ hotels available in Paso Robles.









