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How to get fromAtascadero to Palm Springsby train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Atascadero to Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 15m
    $84–185

  2. Drive  307.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atascadero to Palm Springscar car 307.8 mi
    5h 35m
    $57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 11m
    $72–112

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBP - PSP
    7h 52m
    $264–606

Atascadero to Palm Springs by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 15m

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.

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