There are 4 ways to get from Atascadero to San Diego by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), 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.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
4h 18m$173–355Drive 322.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atascadero to San Diegocar 322.5 mi
5h 52m$59–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 43m$113–235Bus
- 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 Los Angeles to San Diegobus
12h 36m$102–163
Atascadero to San Diego by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atascadero to San Diego is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Atascadero to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $170 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Atascadero to San Diego. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Traffic Way and arriving at San Diego via Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Atascadero to San Diego. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
The distance between Atascadero and San Diego is 292 miles. The road distance is 324.4 miles.
The best way to get from Atascadero to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Atascadero to San Diego, including transfers.
Atascadero to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Atascadero to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Atascadero to San Diego is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 12h 36m.
What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Traffic Way to San Diego via North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 12h 36m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Atascadero to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Atascadero to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atascadero to San Diego is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Atascadero to San Diego.
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