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How to get fromPetaluma to Hearst Castleby bus, train, unknown, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Petaluma to Hearst Castle by bus, train, unknown, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, travel via San Francisco

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    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    8h 18m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    8h 42m

  3. Bus, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus
    4. Walk from Castillo @ Quality Inn to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    8h 25m

  4. Bus, train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    9h 10m

  5. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    9h 14m

  6. Bus, shuttle, travel

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Bradley Rd / Pleyto Stbus bus 84
    5. Walk from Bradley Rd / Pleyto St to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    10h 27m

  7. Bus, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelter to Huronbus bus
    4. Walk from Coalinga to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    10h 56m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Petaluma to Hearst Castle. However, you can take the bus to Battery St & Sacramento St, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then travel to Hearst Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Hearst Castle via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 8h 42m.

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