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 $10 - $13 and takes 5h 37m.

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 8m 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 158 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 which takes 5h 16m and costs $40 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $85 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 8m to drive from Atascadero to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 306+ 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 (Amtrak), bus, train, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 16m
$42–77
Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Centerbus 9S
2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
3. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Anacapa at Anapamubus
5h 37m
$10–13
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Centerbus 9S
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 23m
$29–65
Drive 108 mi
1. Drive from Atascadero to Santa Barbaracar 108 mi
2h 8m
$20–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
5h 46m
$32–82

Atascadero to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak)

21Weekly Buses

5h 16mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.1 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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