There are 7 ways to get from Encinitas to Atascadero by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)SAN - SBP
5h 58m$46–312Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Maria
- Take the bus from Cypress & Nicholson to Government Center10N
11h 45m$50–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Luis ObispoPacific Surfliner
11h 59m$56–120Drive 298.1 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Atascadero298.1 mi
5h 25m$55–79Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)LAX - SBP
7h 54m$80–306Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
9h 3mTrain via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak StationCoast Starlight
12h 16m$82–142
Encinitas to Atascadero by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Atascadero is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Atascadero is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at El Camino Real & Traffic Way via Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, Cypress & Nicholson and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Encinitas and Atascadero is 319 miles. The road distance is 299.8 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Atascadero without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Encinitas to Atascadero, including transfers.
Encinitas to Atascadero bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Atascadero is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 11h 59m.
Encinitas to Atascadero bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Atascadero is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Encinitas to Atascadero.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to El Camino Real & Traffic Way via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Maria, Cypress & Nicholson, and Government Center in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 59m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Cypress & Nicholson to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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