There are 4 ways to get from Atascadero to Fullerton by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Government Center to Cypress & Nicholson10S
- Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
8h 29m$33–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
9h 3m$43–100Drive 226.8 mi
- Drive from Atascadero to Fullerton226.8 mi
4h 14m$42–60Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Center
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
6h 53m$48–234
Atascadero to Fullerton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atascadero to Fullerton is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Atascadero to Fullerton is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Atascadero to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Entrada and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Government Center, Santa Maria and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Atascadero and Fullerton is 239 miles. The road distance is 228.1 miles.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Fullerton without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Atascadero to Fullerton, including transfers.
Atascadero to Fullerton bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Government Center station.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Fullerton is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 9h 3m.
Atascadero to Fullerton bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Cypress & Nicholson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atascadero to Fullerton is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Atascadero to Fullerton.
What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Fullerton Amtrak Station via Government Center, Cypress & Nicholson, Santa Maria, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 6h 27m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–9
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Cypress & Nicholson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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