How far is it from Oakland to Hearst Castle?

The distance between Oakland and Hearst Castle is 234 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Hearst Castle without a car is to train and travel which takes 5h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Oakland to Hearst Castle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hearst Castle?

There are 161+ hotels available in Hearst Castle.

Oakland to Hearst Castle - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Oakland to Hearst Castle by train, unknown, or bus

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Train, travel (Amtrak)
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1. Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
2. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown
5h 40m
Bus, travel (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown
6h 27m
Bus, travel via Salinas
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
3. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Bradley Rd / Pleyto Stbus 84
4. Walk from Bradley Rd / Pleyto St to Hearst Castleunknown
7h 28m

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Distance: 233 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Oakland to Hearst Castle. However, you can take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station then travel to Hearst Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Hearst Castle via Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 6h 27m.

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