There are 4 ways to get from Simi Valley to Atascadero by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train via Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Luis ObispoPacific Surfliner
8h 19m$42–47Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak StationCoast Starlight
8h 37m$29–104Bus
- Take the bus from Camarillo station to UCSB Bus Loop87 / ...
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 48mDrive 167.7 mi
- Drive from Simi Valley to Atascadero167.7 mi
3h 12m$31–45
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 & Entrada via Camarillo station, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
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 $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Simi Valley to Atascadero, including transfers.
Simi Valley to Atascadero bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, 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 $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 48m.
Simi Valley to Atascadero bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at UCSB Bus Loop 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 $37–38 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Simi Town Center WB to El Camino Real & Entrada via Camarillo station, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 8h 48m.
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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
- $37–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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) 438-1112
- ridercomments@goventura.org
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Camarillo station to UCSB Bus Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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