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How to get fromSanta Monica to Hearst Castleby bus, unknown, train, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Paso Roblesbus bus Ans 6238
    2. Walk from Paso Robles to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    7h 37m

  2. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    9h 32m

  3. Line 3 bus, fly, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus
    5. Walk from Castillo @ Quality Inn to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    7h 31m

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Hearst Castle. However, you can take the line 18 bus to Gayley Nb & Strathmore Ns, walk to Los Angeles UCLA, take the bus to Paso Robles, then travel to Hearst Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Hearst Castle via Westwood Nb & Wilshire Ns, Westwood / Lindbrook, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 9h 32m.

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