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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Hearst Castle Visitor Centerby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Hearst Castle Visitor Center by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Hearst Castle Visitor Centerbus bus 15N
    6h 52m
    $41–59

  2. Bus via Santa Maria

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    3. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Hearst Castle Visitor Centerbus bus 15N
    7h 14m
    $11–15

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    2. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Hearst Castle Visitor Centerbus bus 15N
    7h 3m
    $42–85

  4. Drive 133.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Hearst Castle Visitor Centercar car 133.3 mi
    2h 40m
    $25–36

Santa Barbara to Hearst Castle Visitor Center by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 154.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Hearst Castle Visitor Center, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Hearst Castle Visitor Center via Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, Government Center, and Morro Bay Park in around 6h 52m.

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