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

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

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  1. Bus, travel via Castillo @ Quality Inn

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus 15N
    3. Walk from Castillo @ Quality Inn to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    4h 37m

  2. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Walk from San Luis Obispo to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    3h 25m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Hearst Castle Visitor Centerbus bus 15N
    3. Walk from Hearst Castle Visitor Center to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    4h 42m

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  • Distance: 82.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Hearst Castle, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Maria to Hearst Castle. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, take the bus to Morro Bay Park, take the bus to Castillo @ Quality Inn, then travel to Hearst Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main at Pine Outbound to Hearst Castle via Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and San Luis Obispo in around 3h 25m.

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