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How to get fromPalm Springs to Atascaderoby bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Atascadero by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 20m
    $78–185

  2. Drive  307.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Atascaderocar car 307.5 mi
    5h 34m
    $57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 46m
    $72–115

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    8h 18m
    $262–606

  5. Bus, train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 39m
    $87–198

Palm Springs to Atascadero by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to El Camino Real & Entrada via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 12h 46m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 2 hours.

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