There are 5 ways to get from Chico to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak StationCoast Starlight
11h 16m$43–140Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
12h 6mDrive 353.3 mi
- Drive from Chico to Atascadero353.3 mi
6h 12m$65–94Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)SMF - SBP
10h 2m$68–375Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtrak
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)RDD - SBP
10h 25m$65–399
Chico to Atascadero by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Atascadero is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Atascadero is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Stockton, San Jose and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Chico and Atascadero is 395 miles. The road distance is 355.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Atascadero without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs $40 - $140.
It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Chico to Atascadero, including transfers.
Chico to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Atascadero is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs $40 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 6m.
Chico to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Atascadero is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Chico to Atascadero.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–140 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to El Camino Real & Entrada via Stockton, San Jose, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 12h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $40–95
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $45–140
- Business - advance purchase
- $65–290
- Business Class
- $110–330
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $17–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $9–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–90
- Business Class
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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