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How to get fromSan Rafael to San Simeonby train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Rafael to San Simeon by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Simeontaxi taxi
    7h 45m
    $184–293

  2. Drive 228.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to San Simeoncar car 228.2 mi
    4h 26m
    $42–61

  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 San Simeoncar car
    8h 18m
    $56–81

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup 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
    7h 37m
    $185–439

  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. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to San Simeoncar car
    8h 35m
    $54–81

  6. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Oakland 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
    9h 4m
    $61–116

  7. 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 San Simeoncar car
    9h 28m
    $86–118

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Rafael to San Simeon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from San Rafael to San Simeon. However, you can take the line 580 bus to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, walk to El Cerrito Del Norte, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to San Simeon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to San Simeon via Mission St & 7th St, Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn, King St & 4th St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 8h 18m.

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