There are 4 ways to get from Stockton to Atascadero by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 46m$69–122Drive 221.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stockton to Atascaderocar 221.8 mi
3h 55m$41–59Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
7h 57m$59–127Train
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
8h 14m$50–106
Stockton to Atascadero by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stockton to Atascadero is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton to Atascadero is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via San Jose and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Stockton and Atascadero is 254 miles. The road distance is 223.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton to Atascadero without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Stockton to Atascadero, including transfers.
Stockton to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
The best way to get from Stockton to Atascadero is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 14m.
Stockton to Atascadero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton to Atascadero is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Stockton to Atascadero.
What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Atascadero, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Stockton to El Camino Real & Entrada via San Jose, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to El Camino Real & Entrada via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 8h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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