There are 4 ways to get from Gilroy to Atascadero by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
5h 3m$24–187Bus via King City
cheapest- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus 84
6h 26m$10–17Bus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
- Take the bus from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 27mDrive 136.4 mi
- Drive from Gilroy to Atascaderocar 136.4 mi
2h 21m$25–36
Gilroy to Atascadero by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Atascadero is to bus via King City which costs $9 - $17 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Atascadero is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy station to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Salinas and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Gilroy and Atascadero is 140 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Atascadero without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 3m and costs $23 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Gilroy to Atascadero, including transfers.
Gilroy to Atascadero bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Gilroy to Atascadero bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Atascadero is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Gilroy to Atascadero.
There are 330+ hotels available in Atascadero.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to El Camino Real & Entrada via Salinas, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 5h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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