There are 4 ways to get from Menlo Park to Atascadero by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 32m$42–65Drive 186.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Menlo Park to Atascaderocar 186.4 mi
3h 17m$34–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
6h 33m$47–110Fly, 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 38m$175–402
Menlo Park to Atascadero by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Menlo Park to Atascadero is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Menlo Park to Atascadero is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Menlo Park to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Menlo Park to Atascadero station. However, there are services departing from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Menlo Park and Atascadero is 191 miles. The road distance is 187.4 miles.
The best way to get from Menlo Park to Atascadero without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Menlo Park to Atascadero, including transfers.
Menlo Park to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Menlo Park to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Menlo Park to Atascadero is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Menlo Park, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
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Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Menlo Park to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Menlo Park to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Menlo Park to Atascadero is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Menlo Park to Atascadero.
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