What is the cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Atascadero?

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Atascadero is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo to Atascadero?

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Atascadero is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Atascadero?

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Atascadero?

No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Atascadero station. However, there are services departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from San Mateo to Atascadero?

The distance between San Mateo and Atascadero is 209 miles. The road distance is 198.1 miles.

How do I travel from San Mateo to Atascadero without a car?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Atascadero without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 6h 51m and costs $55 - $130.

How long does it take to get from San Mateo to Atascadero?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from San Mateo to Atascadero, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Mateo to Atascadero bus from?

San Mateo to Atascadero bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Palo Alto Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the San Mateo to Atascadero train from?

San Mateo to Atascadero train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Mateo to Atascadero?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Atascadero is to Caltrain and train which takes 6h 51m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the San Mateo to Atascadero bus arrive?

San Mateo to Atascadero bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.

Where does the San Mateo to Atascadero train arrive?

San Mateo to Atascadero train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Atascadero?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Atascadero is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from San Mateo to Atascadero.

Where can I stay near Atascadero?

There are 341+ hotels available in Atascadero.

San Mateo to Atascadero - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, and line 22 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Mateo to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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Caltrain, train
best
1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
6h 51m
$58–122
Drive 197 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Mateo to Atascaderocar 197 mi
3h 24m
$36–52
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 47m
$55–86
Fly, bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
2. Take the bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Waybus
5h 19m
$175–420

San Mateo to Atascadero by train and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.3 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to El Camino Real & Entrada via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to El Camino Real & Entrada via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 8h 47m.

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