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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Hearst Castleby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Hearst Castle by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Line 2 bus, bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    3. Walk from Canal / Bassett Street to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    6h 1m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    6h 12m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    6h 11m

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  • Distance: 126.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Hearst Castle. However, you can take the line 2 bus to Watsonville Transit Center, take the line 28 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, take the bus to Canal / Bassett Street, then travel to Hearst Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front to Hearst Castle via Diridon Station, San Jose, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 6h 12m.

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