There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SMF - SBP
6h 10m$207–600Drive 279 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascaderocar 279 mi
4h 53m$51–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 54m$93–206Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
11h 25m$95–145Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Atascadero279 mi
4h 53mFly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SMF - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
7h 15m$261–559
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Atascadero is 269 miles. The road distance is 280.6 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $200 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 9h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 7h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Atascadero
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Atascadero.
There are 381+ hotels available in Atascadero.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Atascadero. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






