There are 4 ways to get from Atascadero to Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, 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.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 15m$84–185Drive 307.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atascadero to Palm Springscar 307.8 mi
5h 35m$57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 11m$72–112Fly
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SBP - PSP
7h 52m$264–606
Atascadero to Palm Springs by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atascadero to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Atascadero to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Atascadero to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Traffic Way and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Atascadero and Palm Springs is 363 miles. The road distance is 309.6 miles.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 12h 15m to get from Atascadero to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Atascadero to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Palm Springs is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 7h 52m.
Atascadero to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atascadero to Palm Springs is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Atascadero to Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Traffic Way to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Amtrak
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