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How to get fromBerkeley to San Simeonby bus, car, train, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to San Simeon by bus, car, train, or subway

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    3. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to San Simeoncar car
    6h 30m
    $59–86

  2. Drive 211.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berkeley to San Simeoncar car 211.7 mi
    4h 9m
    $39–56

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    3. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to San Simeoncar car
    7h 12m
    $55–102

  4. BART, bus, drive

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    4. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to San Simeoncar car
    7h 17m
    $48–74

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Berkeley to San Simeon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 251.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and San Simeon, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Berkeley to San Simeon. However, you can take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Canal / Bassett Street, then drive to San Simeon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emeryville to San Simeon via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 7h 12m.

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