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How to get fromSan Mateo to Cambriaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Mateo to Cambria by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Mateo 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 Cambriataxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $147–239

  2. Drive 196.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Mateo to Cambriacar car 196.5 mi
    3h 56m
    $36–52

  3. Caltrain, train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Mateo 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 Cambriacar car
    7h 8m
    $44–81

  4. Line 22 bus, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus bus 22
    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 Cambriacar car
    8h 21m
    $40–63

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  • Distance: 222.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, USA and Cambria, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Mateo to Cambria. 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 Cambria. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Cambria via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 7h 8m.

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