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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Hearst Castleby ferry, train, unknown, bus, tram, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Hearst Castle by ferry, train, unknown, bus, tram, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, train, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    10h 41m

  2. Ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    11h 40m

  3. Ferry, tram, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    5. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus
    7. Walk from Castillo @ Quality Inn to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    9h 4m

  4. Ferry, bus, taxi, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Government Centertaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Hearst Castle Visitor Centerbus bus 15N
    5. Walk from Hearst Castle Visitor Center to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    12h 13m

  5. Ferry, train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Dana Pointferry ferry
    2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    4. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus
    5. Walk from Castillo @ Quality Inn to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    11h 12m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to Hearst Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 340 mi
  • Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA and Hearst Castle, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Hearst Castle. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then travel to Hearst Castle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Hearst Castle via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 11h 40m.

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