There are 4 ways to get from Ventura to Atascadero by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to UCSB Bus Loopbus 88 / ...
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 26mBus via Santa Maria
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to Figueroa at Chapalabus 88 / ...
- Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
7h 33m$12–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 31m$82–128Drive 135 mi
- Drive from Ventura to Atascaderocar 135 mi
2h 34m$24–34
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Atascadero is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $11 - $17 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura to Atascadero is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara and Oak WB 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 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Ventura and Atascadero is 180 miles. The road distance is 135.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ventura to Atascadero without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Ventura to Atascadero, including transfers.
Ventura to Atascadero bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Santa Clara and Oak WB station.
Ventura to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Ventura to Atascadero is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to El Camino Real & Entrada via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ventura Amtrak to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to UCSB Bus Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
Bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to Figueroa at Chapala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Ventura to Atascadero bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at UCSB Bus Loop station.
Ventura to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Atascadero is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Ventura to Atascadero.
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