There are 4 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 35m$56–86Drive 171.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascaderocar 171.5 mi
2h 59m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
6h 36m$56–122Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Atascadero171.5 mi
2h 59m
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via San Jose and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Atascadero is 179 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
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
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Atascadero
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Atascadero.
There are 381+ hotels available in Atascadero.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Atascadero. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.