There are 8 ways to get from Tijuana to Atascadero by tram, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Tram, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Waybus
6h 12m$177–376Drive 340.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Atascaderocar 340.7 mi
6h 13m$63–90Bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
13h 11m$82–132Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 17m$90–221Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SAN - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelter to Huronbus
- Drive from Huron to Atascaderocar
8h 39m$104–300Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
9h$112–293Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
13h 36m$94–244Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
14h 18m$86–195
Tijuana to Atascadero by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Atascadero is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Atascadero is to tram and fly and bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $170 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at El Camino Real & Entrada via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Atascadero. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
The distance between Tijuana and Atascadero is 312 miles. The road distance is 342.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Atascadero without a car is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Tijuana to Atascadero, including transfers.
Tijuana to Atascadero bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Atascadero is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $230 and takes 13h 17m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Atascadero, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Camino Real & Entrada via El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $85–200 and the journey takes 8h 36m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–250
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to El Camino Real & Traffic Way
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to Atascadero bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Tijuana to Atascadero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Atascadero is 343 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Tijuana to Atascadero.
There are 459+ hotels available in Atascadero.

