There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
10h 25m$86–187Drive 255.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Atascaderocar 255.2 mi
4h 44m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
12h 10m$71–112Train, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
7h 7m$260–632Bus, train
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 31m$79–183
Riverside to Atascadero by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Atascadero is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Atascadero is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Riverside, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Atascadero station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Riverside and Atascadero is 332 miles. The road distance is 256.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Atascadero without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Riverside to Atascadero, including transfers.
Riverside to Atascadero bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside to Atascadero train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Atascadero is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to El Camino Real & Entrada via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to El Camino Real & Entrada via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneyland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Atascadero bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Riverside to Atascadero train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Atascadero is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Riverside to Atascadero.
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