There are 4 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Emeryville to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
8h 23m$70–148Drive 211.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut Creek to Atascaderocar 211.5 mi
3h 40m$39–56Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 25m$75–118BART, fly
- Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
6h 11m$166–421
Walnut Creek to Atascadero by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Atascadero is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Atascadero is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek station to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from MacArthur BART Station and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Emeryville and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Atascadero station. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Atascadero is 240 miles. The road distance is 212.8 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Atascadero without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Walnut Creek to Atascadero, including transfers.
Walnut Creek to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Walnut Creek to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Atascadero is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Paso Robles Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Emeryville to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Emeryville to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Walnut Creek to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Walnut Creek to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Atascadero is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Walnut Creek to Atascadero.
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