There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 57m$150–235Drive 244.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Atascaderocar 244.6 mi
4h 33m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center 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
12h 6mTrain, fly, bus
- Take the train from Tustin 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
6h 40m$378–630Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 12m$134–227
Irvine to Atascadero by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Atascadero is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Atascadero is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Atascadero station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Irvine and Atascadero is 311 miles. The road distance is 246 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Atascadero without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 9h 57m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Irvine to Atascadero, including transfers.
Irvine to Atascadero bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Irvine to Atascadero train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Atascadero is to train via Los Angeles which takes 9h 57m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to El Camino Real & Entrada via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to El Camino Real & Entrada via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 12h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–180
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Irvine to Atascadero bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Irvine to Atascadero train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Atascadero is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Irvine to Atascadero.
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