There are 4 ways to get from Atascadero to Tijuana by bus, plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), 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, tram
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
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 52m$3,041–6,448Drive 548.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Atascadero to Tijuanacar 548.5 km
6h 13m$1,066–1,540Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
12h 42m$2,001–4,258Bus
- 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 Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
14h 41m$1,592–2,551
Atascadero to Tijuana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atascadero to Tijuana is to drive which costs $1000 - $1600 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Atascadero to Tijuana is to bus and fly and tram which takes 5h 52m and costs $3000 - $6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Atascadero to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Traffic Way and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Atascadero to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at San Ysidro Station via America Plaza Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
The distance between Atascadero and Tijuana is 509 km. The road distance is 548.5 km.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 14h 41m and costs $1500 - $2600.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Atascadero to Tijuana, including transfers.
Atascadero to Tijuana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Atascadero to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Tijuana is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs $2000 - $4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1500 - $2600 and takes 14h 41m.
What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1,900–3,900 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Traffic Way to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 41m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,900–6,000
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
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
- $1,900–3,900
- 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
- $35–50
- 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
- $850–1,300
- 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
- $250–410
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $460–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Atascadero to Tijuana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Atascadero to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atascadero to Tijuana is 549 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Atascadero to Tijuana.
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