What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Atascadero?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Atascadero is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Atascadero?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Atascadero is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Atascadero?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway 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 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Atascadero?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Atascadero station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Atascadero?

The distance between Santa Monica and Atascadero is 192 miles. The road distance is 192.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Atascadero without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Atascadero without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $140 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Atascadero?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Santa Monica to Atascadero, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Atascadero bus from?

Santa Monica to Atascadero bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Atascadero train from?

Santa Monica to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Atascadero?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Atascadero is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can line 33 bus and bus, which costs and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Atascadero bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Atascadero bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Atascadero train arrive?

Santa Monica to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Atascadero?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Atascadero is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Santa Monica to Atascadero.

Where can I stay near Atascadero?

There are 449+ hotels available in Atascadero.

Santa Monica to Atascadero - 4 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Atascadero by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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Line 3 bus, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
3. Take the bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Waybus
5h 49m
$363–608
Drive 191.6 mi
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1. Drive from Santa Monica to Atascaderocar 191.6 mi
3h 49m
$32–46
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 50m
$145–227
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
10h 19m

Santa Monica to Atascadero by tram, subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 190.8 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway 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 10h 19m.

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