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How to get fromSan Simeon to San Joseby taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Simeon to San Jose by taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from San Simeon to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 12m
    $162–242

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Simeon to Canal / Bassett Streetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    4. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to 1st & Santa Clarabus bus 68
    6h 20m
    $23–36

  3. Drive 166.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Simeon to San Josecar car 166.8 mi
    3h 23m
    $31–44

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  • Distance: 198.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from San Simeon to San Jose. However, you can take the taxi to Paso Robles Amtrak Station then take the train to San Jose. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Simeon to 1st & Santa Clara via Canal / Bassett Street, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, and Gilroy Transit Center in around 6h 20m.

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