There are 5 ways to get from Atascadero to Santa Monica by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Paso Robles to Los Angeles UCLAbus Ans 6241
7h 40m$58–83Drive 191.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atascadero to Santa Monicacar 191.5 mi
3h 50m$35–51Train via Santa Barbara at Church (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
9h 35m$76–159Bus, fly
- Take the bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
5h 46m$227–451Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
10h$79–165
Atascadero to Santa Monica by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atascadero to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Atascadero to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Atascadero to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Traffic Way and arriving at Lincoln Sb & Santa Monica Ns via Paso Robles and Gayley Sb & Strathmore Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Atascadero to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Atascadero and Santa Monica is 241 miles. The road distance is 192.7 miles.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Santa Monica without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Atascadero to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Atascadero to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Paso Robles station.
Atascadero to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Santa Monica is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train via Santa Barbara at Church, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Paso Robles to Los Angeles UCLA once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Paso Robles to Los Angeles UCLA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- 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 Santa Monica bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Los Angeles UCLA station.
Atascadero to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atascadero to Santa Monica is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Atascadero to Santa Monica.
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