There are 4 ways to get from Simi Valley to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus, 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 via Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Luis ObispoPacific Surfliner
8h 19m$27–99Bus
- Take the bus from Camarillo to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center10N
10h 26m$78–98Drive 167.7 mi
- Drive from Simi Valley to Atascadero167.7 mi
3h 12m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak StationCoast Starlight
8h 37m$29–104
Simi Valley to Atascadero by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Atascadero is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Atascadero is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Simi Town Center WB and arriving at El Camino Real & Traffic Way via Metrolink, Camarillo, Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Transit Center and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between Simi Valley and Atascadero is 205 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Atascadero without a car is to train via Amtrak Station which takes 8h 19m and costs $26 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Simi Valley to Atascadero, including transfers.
Simi Valley to Atascadero bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Camarillo station.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Atascadero is to train via Amtrak Station which takes 8h 19m and costs $26 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 10h 26m.
Simi Valley to Atascadero bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to Atascadero is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Simi Valley to Atascadero.
What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Simi Town Center WB to El Camino Real & Traffic Way via Camarillo station, Metrolink, Premium Outlets Promenade, Camarillo, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport, Transit Center, Santa Maria Transit Center, and Government Center in around 10h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25–45
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $22–90
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–160
- Business Class
- $50–230
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $29–60
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $28–100
- Business - advance purchase
- $35–190
- Business Class
- $65–250
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Camarillo to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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