There are 5 ways to get from Atascadero to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
11h 41m$88–188Drive 255.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atascadero to Riversidecar 255.3 mi
4h 44m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
12h 37m$68–111Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
7h 50m$260–632Train, bus
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
11h 55m$82–173
Atascadero to Riverside by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atascadero to Riverside is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Atascadero to Riverside is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Atascadero to Riverside. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Traffic Way and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter and University + Market. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Atascadero station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Atascadero and Riverside is 335 miles. The road distance is 256.8 miles.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from Atascadero to Riverside, including transfers.
Atascadero to Riverside bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Atascadero to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Riverside is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 37m.
What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Traffic Way to Magnolia + Beatty via North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Riverside - Downtown, and Vine St. Mobility Hub in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Traffic Way to Magnolia + Beatty via North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and University + Market in around 12h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Atascadero to Riverside bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Atascadero to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atascadero to Riverside is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Atascadero to Riverside.
There are 220+ hotels available in Riverside.











