There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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 Van Nuys to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
7h 26m$133–206Drive 188 mi
cheapest- Drive from Van Nuys to Atascaderocar 188 mi
3h 32m$35–50Fly, bus
- 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
5h 36m$300–618
Van Nuys to Atascadero by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Atascadero is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Atascadero is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Atascadero station. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Atascadero is 253 miles. The road distance is 189.1 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Atascadero without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Van Nuys to Atascadero, including transfers.
Van Nuys to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Van Nuys to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Atascadero is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Van Nuys to Atascadero.
There are 403+ hotels available in Atascadero.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Way
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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