There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
11h 12m$123–233Drive 240.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascaderocar 240.2 mi
4h 30m$44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 53m$73–110Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to Atascadero240.2 mi
4h 30mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 43m$82–179
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Airport-Arrival Terminal and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Harbor-Macarthur, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and Atascadero is 319 miles. The road distance is 241.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 11h 12m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero, including transfers.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero is to train via Los Angeles which takes 11h 12m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 11h 53m.
What companies run services between Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to El Camino Real & Entrada via Macarthur-Harbor, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 11h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to El Camino Real & Entrada via Macarthur-Harbor, Harbor-Macarthur, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 11h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to Atascadero
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Atascadero.
There are 342+ hotels available in Atascadero.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and Atascadero. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.