There are 7 ways to get from Chula Vista to Atascadero by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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.
Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
best- 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 47m$174–360Drive 328.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Atascaderocar 328.7 mi
6h$60–87Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
12h 52m$92–203Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
13h 20m$76–126Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SAN - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelter to Huronbus
- Drive from Huron to Atascaderocar
8h 13m$102–284Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
8h 45m$110–280Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
13h 11m$99–225
Chula Vista to Atascadero by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Atascadero is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Atascadero is to fly and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $170 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via San Diego, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Atascadero is 299 miles. The road distance is 330.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Atascadero without a car is to train which takes 12h 52m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Chula Vista to Atascadero, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Atascadero bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Atascadero is to train which takes 12h 52m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to El Camino Real & Entrada via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–250
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Way
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Chula Vista to Atascadero bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Chula Vista to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Atascadero is 331 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Chula Vista to Atascadero.
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