There are 4 ways to get from Atascadero to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Glendale Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain AV Line
11h 9m$78–170Drive 194.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atascadero to Lancastercar 194.1 mi
3h 34m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250 / ...
14h$128–186Train via San Fernando
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain AV Line
11h 32m$87–178
Atascadero to Lancaster by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atascadero to Lancaster is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Atascadero to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Atascadero to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Traffic Way and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Carl's Jr./Inyo St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Atascadero to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Lancaster via Glendale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
The distance between Atascadero and Lancaster is 311 miles. The road distance is 195.2 miles.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Atascadero to Lancaster, including transfers.
Atascadero to Lancaster bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Atascadero to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Lancaster is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 14h.
What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Lancaster via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Glendale Amtrak, and Glendale in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Traffic Way to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 14h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Glendale to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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More Questions & Answers
Atascadero to Lancaster bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Atascadero to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glendale Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atascadero to Lancaster is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Atascadero to Lancaster.
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