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How to get fromSan Diego to Atascaderoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Atascadero by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Waybus bus
    3h 56m
    $173–347

  2. Drive 322.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Atascaderocar car 322.4 mi
    5h 52m
    $59–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 25m
    $117–235

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union 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
    11h 41m
    $86–139

  5. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelter to Huronbus bus
    3. Drive from Huron to Atascaderocar car
    6h 28m
    $113–437

  6. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 49m
    $122–257

San Diego to Atascadero by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration11h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to El Camino Real & Entrada via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 11h 41m.

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