How far is it from Bakersfield to Hearst Castle?

The distance between Bakersfield and Hearst Castle is 213 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Hearst Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Hearst Castle without a car is to bus and travel which takes 5h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Hearst Castle?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Bakersfield to Hearst Castle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hearst Castle?

There are 164+ hotels available in Hearst Castle.

Bakersfield to Hearst Castle - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Bakersfield to Hearst Castle by bus, unknown, or train

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1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Visalia to Paso Roblesbus
3. Walk from Paso Robles to Hearst Castleunknown
5h 47m
Bus, train, travel (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown
9h 9m

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Distance: 211.4 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Hearst Castle, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Hearst Castle. However, you can take the bus to Visalia Transit Station, take the bus to Paso Robles, then travel to Hearst Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Hearst Castle via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 9h 9m.

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