There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Atascadero by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 26mDrive 183.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palo Alto to Atascaderocar 183.6 mi
3h 11m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
6h 27m$96–159Caltrain, fly, bus
- Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- 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 35m$176–423
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Atascadero is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Atascadero is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto 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 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Atascadero station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Palo Alto and Atascadero is 188 miles. The road distance is 184.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Atascadero without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Palo Alto to Atascadero, including transfers.
Palo Alto to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Atascadero is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Way
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Palo Alto to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Palo Alto to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Atascadero is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Palo Alto to Atascadero.
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