What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Atascadero?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Atascadero is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $10 - $13 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Atascadero?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Atascadero is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Atascadero?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Atascadero?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Atascadero is 152 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Atascadero without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Atascadero without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $40 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Atascadero?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Santa Barbara to Atascadero, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Atascadero bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Atascadero?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Atascadero is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Atascadero bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Atascadero?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Atascadero is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Santa Barbara to Atascadero.

Where can I stay near Atascadero?

There are 386+ hotels available in Atascadero.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Atascadero by bus (Amtrak), 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.

Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 36m
$41–71
Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus Midday
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
5h 31m
$10–13
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
5h 23m
$36–82
Drive 108 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Atascaderocar 108 mi
2h 8m
$20–29

Santa Barbara to Atascadero by bus (Amtrak)

21Weekly Buses

4h 36mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.3 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 52m.

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