There are 5 ways to get from Atascadero to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 36m$58–145Drive 234.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atascadero to Santa Anacar 234.4 mi
4h 21m$43–62Bus
- 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 to Santa Anabus
10h 46m$63–114Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, 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 Santa Anatrain
7h 12m$45–240Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain
7h 37m$88–535
Atascadero to Santa Ana by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atascadero to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Atascadero to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Atascadero to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Traffic Way and arriving at Santa Ana via Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Atascadero and Santa Ana is 281 miles. The road distance is 235.7 miles.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Santa Ana without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Atascadero to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Atascadero to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Santa Ana is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 46m.
Atascadero to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atascadero to Santa Ana is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Atascadero to Santa Ana.
What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Ana twice daily. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Traffic Way to Santa Ana via North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 10h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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