There are 5 ways to get from Burbank to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train via Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 8m$73–144Drive 196.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank to Atascaderocar 196.2 mi
3h 39m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 6m$68–108Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Waybus
5h 58m$237–407Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
8h 40m$79–168
Burbank to Atascadero by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Atascadero is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Atascadero is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank station to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Santa Barbara and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Burbank and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Burbank and Atascadero is 232 miles. The road distance is 197.3 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Atascadero without a car is to train via Amtrak Station which takes 8h 8m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Burbank to Atascadero, including transfers.
Burbank to Atascadero bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burbank station.
The best way to get from Burbank to Atascadero is to train via Amtrak Station which takes 8h 8m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burbank - Downtown to El Camino Real & Entrada via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 9h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Way
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank to Atascadero bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Burbank to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Atascadero is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Burbank to Atascadero.
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