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How to get fromSan Francisco to Hearst Castleby bus, unknown, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Hearst Castle by bus, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    6h 17m

  2. Caltrain, train, travel

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    6h 40m

  3. Caltrain, train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    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
    8h 40m

  4. Fly, bus, travel

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus
    4. Walk from Castillo @ Quality Inn to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    7h 11m

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Hearst Castle. However, you can take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then travel to Hearst Castle. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hearst Castle via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 6h 40m.

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