There are 8 ways to get from Tijuana to Atascadero by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
6h 21m$178–376Drive 340.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Atascaderocar 340.7 mi
6h 13m$63–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 17m$106–251Bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 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
14h 6m$88–138Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SAN - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelter to Huronbus
- Drive from Huron to Atascaderocar
8h 47m$99–420Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
9h 14m$122–306Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
13h 36m$114–274Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
14h 19m$108–236
Tijuana to Atascadero by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Atascadero is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Atascadero is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 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 14h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
The distance between Tijuana and Atascadero is 312 miles. The road distance is 342.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Atascadero without a car is to bus which takes 14h 6m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Tijuana to Atascadero, including transfers.
Tijuana to Atascadero bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Tijuana to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Atascadero is to train which takes 13h 17m and costs $100 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 14h 6m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 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 14h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- 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
- $15–25
- 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
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
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelter to Huron
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Fresno County Rural Transit Agency
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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More Questions & Answers
Tijuana to Atascadero bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Tijuana to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Atascadero is 343 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Tijuana to Atascadero.
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