There are 4 ways to get from Atascadero to Stanford University 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 58mDrive 184.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atascadero to Stanford Universitycar 184.9 mi
3h 18m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
6h 8m$97–149Bus, 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 Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 33m$176–333
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atascadero to Stanford University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Atascadero to Stanford University is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Atascadero to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Traffic Way and arriving at Stanford Oval via Paso Robles Amtrak Station and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Atascadero station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Atascadero and Stanford University is 192 miles. The road distance is 186 miles.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Stanford University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Atascadero to Stanford University, including transfers.
Atascadero to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Atascadero to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Stanford University is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $90–140 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 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Atascadero to Stanford University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Atascadero to Stanford University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atascadero to Stanford University is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Atascadero to Stanford University.
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