There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Atascadero by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 6m$111–203Drive 307.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Atascaderocar 307.6 mi
5h 34m$57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Paso Roblesbus Ans 6238
12h 6mFly
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane PSP - SBP
6h 55m$278–623Bus, train via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Paso Roblesbus
14h 54m
Palm Springs to Atascadero by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Atascadero is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Atascadero is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Atascadero is 358 miles. The road distance is 309.3 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Atascadero without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 6m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Palm Springs to Atascadero, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Atascadero is to bus which takes 12h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 6h 55m.
Palm Springs to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Atascadero is 309 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Palm Springs to Atascadero.
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, Paso Robles, and North County Transit Center in around 12h 6m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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