There are 2 ways to get from Orange County to San Simeon by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi, bus
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Government Centertaxi
- Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus 15N
9h 33m$164–266Drive 255.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orange County to San Simeoncar 255.9 mi
4h 48m$47–68
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orange County to San Simeon is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Orange County to San Simeon is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Orange County and San Simeon is 301 miles. The road distance is 257.4 miles.
The best way to get from Orange County to San Simeon without a car is to train and taxi and bus which takes 9h 33m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Orange County to San Simeon, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to San Simeon is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Orange County to San Simeon.
There are 156+ hotels available in San Simeon.
What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and San Simeon, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Orange County to San Simeon. However, you can take the train to Guadalupe Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Government Center, take the bus to Morro Bay Park, then take the bus to Castillo @ Quality Inn. Alternatively, you can drive from Orange County to San Simeon in around 4h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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