There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
6h 36m$88–168Drive 202.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Atascaderocar 202.6 mi
3h 47m$37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Paso Roblesbus Ans 6238
7h 11m$63–88Fly, 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 21m$231–458
Los Angeles to Atascadero by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Atascadero is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Atascadero is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Atascadero is 242 miles. The road distance is 203.8 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Atascadero without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Los Angeles to Atascadero, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Atascadero bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Atascadero is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Los Angeles to Paso Robles twice a week. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- 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 Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
- 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
Los Angeles to Atascadero bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Paso Robles station.
Los Angeles to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Atascadero is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Los Angeles to Atascadero.
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