There are 3 ways to get from Los Gatos to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
6h 44m$56–121Drive 163.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Gatos to Atascaderocar 163.9 mi
2h 58m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 44m$62–91
Los Gatos to Atascadero by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Gatos to Atascadero is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Los Gatos to Atascadero is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Gatos to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via San Jose and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Gatos station to Atascadero station. However, there are services departing from Winchester Station and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Los Gatos and Atascadero is 189 miles. The road distance is 164.9 miles.
The best way to get from Los Gatos to Atascadero without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Los Gatos to Atascadero, including transfers.
Los Gatos to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Los Gatos to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Los Gatos to Atascadero is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Los Gatos, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 30m. American Star Tours also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Los Gatos to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Los Gatos to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Gatos to Atascadero is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Los Gatos to Atascadero.
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