There are 6 ways to get from California to Atascadero by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- 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
7h 46m$62–98Drive 202.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Atascaderocar 202.6 mi
3h 47m$37–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
7h 53m$86–171Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- 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 20m$231–398Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Waybus
5h 18m$176–350Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Waybus
5h 47m$164–418
California to Atascadero by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Atascadero is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from California to Atascadero is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from California 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 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Atascadero station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between California and Atascadero is 254 miles. The road distance is 203.8 miles.
The best way to get from California to Atascadero without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from California to Atascadero, including transfers.
California to Atascadero bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Atascadero is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Camino Real & Entrada via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–170 and the journey takes 6h 22m.
- 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
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–160
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
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
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
California to Atascadero bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
California to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Atascadero is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from California to Atascadero.
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