There are 5 ways to get from Atascadero to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train via Santa Barbara at Church
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
11h 1m$68–149Drive 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 Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
11h 32m$61–99Bus, 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 49m$250–522Train
- 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 46m$78–168
Atascadero to Riverside by bus
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 Vine Street Mobility Hub via Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Downtown and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Atascadero to Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
The distance between Atascadero and Riverside is 306 miles. The road distance is 256.8 miles.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Riverside without a car is to train via Santa Barbara at Church which takes 11h 1m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 11h 1m 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 San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Riverside is to train via Santa Barbara at Church which takes 11h 1m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Riverside - Downtown via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Traffic Way to Vine Street Mobility Hub via North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 11h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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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 265+ hotels available in Riverside.






