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How to get fromDowney to Hearst Castleby bus, unknown, train, taxi, tram, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Downey to Hearst Castle by bus, unknown, train, taxi, tram, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    8h 37m

  2. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    9h 8m

  3. Train, taxi, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Government Centertaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Hearst Castle Visitor Centerbus bus 15N
    4. Walk from Hearst Castle Visitor Center to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    12h 27m

  4. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus
    5. Walk from Castillo @ Quality Inn to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    7h 15m

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    9h 5m

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelter to Huronbus bus
    3. Walk from Coalinga to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    9h 52m

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    9h 37m

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    9h 21m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 279.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Downey to Hearst Castle. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Downtown, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Santa Barbara Bus Stop, walk to Santa Barbara, take the bus to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then travel to Hearst Castle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lakewood Blvd Station to Hearst Castle via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 9h 8m.

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