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How to get fromPalm Desert to Hearst Castleby bus, unknown, train, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    12h 24m

  2. Bus, train, travel via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    14h 11m

  3. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus
    3. Walk from Castillo @ Quality Inn to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    7h 57m

  4. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train
    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
    14h 43m

  5. Bus, train, travel #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus 15N
    4. Walk from Castillo @ Quality Inn to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    14h 44m

  6. Bus, train, taxi, travel

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

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

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - 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
    7h 57m

  8. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train, travel

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    8h 38m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Desert to Hearst Castle. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, walk to Indio Bus Station, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, 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 bus from Hwy 111 at Portola to Hearst Castle via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Fontana, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 14h 11m.

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