What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Atascadero?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Atascadero is to bus via King City which costs $7 - $13 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Atascadero?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Atascadero is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Atascadero?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Salinas to Atascadero?

The distance between Salinas and Atascadero is 111 miles. The road distance is 109.7 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Atascadero without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Atascadero without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $13 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Atascadero?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Salinas to Atascadero, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Atascadero bus from?

Salinas to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Salinas to Atascadero bus arrive?

Salinas to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Atascadero?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Atascadero is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Salinas to Atascadero.

Where can I stay near Atascadero?

There are 379+ hotels available in Atascadero.

Salinas to Atascadero - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Atascadero by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak StationCoast Starlight
2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to El Camino Real & Entrada9S
3h 22m
$14–71
Bus via King City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street23 / ...
2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles84
5h 5m
$7–12
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 46m
Drive 109.1 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Atascadero109.1 mi
1h 52m
$20–29

Salinas to Atascadero by train and bus

7Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 110.4 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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