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How to get fromSan Francisco to Hearst Castle Visitor Centerby train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Hearst Castle Visitor Center by train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain, train, taxi

    best
    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. Take the taxi from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castle Visitor Centertaxi taxi
    6h 34m
    $180–272

  2. Drive 205.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Hearst Castle Visitor Centercar car 205.9 mi
    4h 6m
    $38–55

  3. Caltrain, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    4. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Hearst Castle Visitor Centercar car
    7h 2m
    $48–69

  4. Caltrain, train, bus, drive

    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. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Hearst Castle Visitor Centercar car
    7h 47m
    $50–86

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus 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. Drive from Bradley Rd / Pleyto St to Hearst Castle Visitor Centercar car
    7h 57m
    $42–65

  6. Shuttle, bus, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    3. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Hearst Castle Visitor Centercar car
    8h 37m
    $81–109

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 249 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Hearst Castle Visitor Center. 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 Hearst Castle Visitor Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hearst Castle Visitor Center via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 7h 2m.

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