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How to get fromPalo Alto to San Simeonby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to San Simeon by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Simeontaxi taxi
    5h 37m
    $165–256

  2. Drive 177.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to San Simeoncar car 177.8 mi
    3h 36m
    $33–47

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Jose 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 5m
    $42–62

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Jose 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
    6h 50m
    $44–79

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 213.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to San Simeon. However, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to San Simeon. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Simeon via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 6h 5m.

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