There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Atascadero by train, bus, train (Amtrak), 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, bus
best- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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 38mDrive 183.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Atascaderocar 183.9 mi
3h 16m$32–46Train via Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 40m$119–195Train
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 49m$149–234
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Atascadero is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Atascadero is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Burbank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Atascadero is 284 miles. The road distance is 185 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Atascadero without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Santa Clarita to Atascadero, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burbank station.
Santa Clarita to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Atascadero is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Santa Clarita to Atascadero.
There are 452+ hotels available in Atascadero.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 5h 19m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- Website
- Amtrak
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