There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield to Atascadero by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 1m$101–149Drive 115.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bakersfield to Atascaderocar 115.4 mi
2h 12m$22–31Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 48m$106–189
Bakersfield to Atascadero by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Atascadero is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Atascadero is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Santa Barbara and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Atascadero is 310 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Atascadero without a car is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Bakersfield to Atascadero, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Atascadero is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Bakersfield to Atascadero.
There are 314+ hotels available in Atascadero.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bakersfield to El Camino Real & Entrada via Santa Barbara, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 9h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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