There are 4 ways to get from Atascadero to San Jose by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 51m$52–82Drive 166.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atascadero to San Josecar 166.7 mi
2h 56m$31–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
5h 2m$52–112Bus, fly, Caltrain
- Take the bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 32m$168–426
Atascadero to San Jose by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atascadero to San Jose is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Atascadero to San Jose is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Atascadero to San Jose. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Traffic Way and arriving at San Jose via Paso Robles Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Atascadero station to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Atascadero and San Jose is 173 miles. The road distance is 167.6 miles.
The best way to get from Atascadero to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Atascadero to San Jose, including transfers.
Atascadero to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Atascadero to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Atascadero to San Jose is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 3h 20m. American Star Tours also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Atascadero to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Atascadero to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atascadero to San Jose is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Atascadero to San Jose.
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