There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 22m$88–174Drive 234.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Ana to Atascaderocar 234.4 mi
4h 21m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
9h 46m$71–112Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Waybus
6h 37m$241–421Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 46m$97–196Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
7h 12m$202–403
Santa Ana to Atascadero by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Atascadero is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Atascadero is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Atascadero is 278 miles. The road distance is 235.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Atascadero without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Santa Ana to Atascadero, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Atascadero bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Santa Ana to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Atascadero is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $85–170 and the journey takes 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana 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 9h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Way
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Ana to Atascadero bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Ana to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Atascadero is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Santa Ana to Atascadero.
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