There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 57m$60–115Shuttle, bus
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Santa MariaCbx
- Take the bus from Cypress & Nicholson to Government Centerbus 10N
11h 53m$42–64Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
11h 26mDrive 244.6 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Atascaderocar 244.6 mi
4h 32m$45–65Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Waybus
6h 24m$51–241Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 17m$50–117
Irvine to Atascadero by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Atascadero is to shuttle and bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Atascadero is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Irvine and Atascadero is 311 miles. The road distance is 246 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Atascadero without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 9h 57m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Irvine to Atascadero, including transfers.
Irvine to Atascadero bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Atascadero is to train via Los Angeles which takes 9h 57m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 26m.
Irvine to Atascadero bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Atascadero is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Irvine to Atascadero.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to El Camino Real & Entrada via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to El Camino Real & Entrada via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Way
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Cypress & Nicholson to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Shuttle from Anaheim-Cerritos to Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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