What is the cheapest way to get from Atascadero to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Atascadero to Santa Barbara is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $9 - $12 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Atascadero to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Atascadero to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Atascadero and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Atascadero to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Traffic Way and arriving at Santa Barbara via Paso Robles Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Atascadero to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Atascadero and Santa Barbara is 140 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.

How do I travel from Atascadero to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Atascadero to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 11m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Atascadero to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Atascadero to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atascadero to Santa Barbara bus from?

Atascadero to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Atascadero to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Atascadero to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Atascadero to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Atascadero to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Atascadero to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Atascadero to Santa Barbara is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Atascadero to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 304+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Atascadero to Santa Barbara - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Atascadero to Santa Barbara by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Center9S
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
5h 11m
$33–65
Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Center9S
2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Center10S
3. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Anacapa at Anapamu
5h 25m
$9–12
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa BarbaraAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 16m
Drive 108 mi
1. Drive from Atascadero to Santa Barbara108 mi
2h 7m
$20–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa BarbaraCoast Starlight
5h 46m
$47–67

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Distance: 138.7 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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