There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 23m$38–77Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus Midday
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
6h 19m$10–15Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 30m$42–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Atascadero105.9 mi
2h 8mDrive 105.9 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascaderocar 105.9 mi
2h 8m$20–28Bus via Santa Maria Airport (SMX)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
6h 5m$65–80
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $10 - $15 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Moffett & Goleta Beach and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) station to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Atascadero is 130 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero, including transfers.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Atascadero
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Atascadero.
There are 344+ hotels available in Atascadero.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Atascadero. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.