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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Hearst Castle by train, unknown, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, travel (Amtrak)

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    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 34m

  2. Line 33 bus, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    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
    9h 40m

  3. Line 3 bus, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, 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

  4. Train, taxi, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Government Centertaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Hearst Castle Visitor Centerbus bus 15N
    4. Walk from Hearst Castle Visitor Center to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    10h 54m

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    9h 21m

  6. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelter to Huronbus bus
    3. Walk from Coalinga to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    10h 7m

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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 1 bus to Westwood Nb & Weyburn Ns, walk to Westwood / Le Conte, take the line 761 bus to Van Nuys / Keswick, walk to Van Nuys, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then travel to Hearst Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Hearst Castle via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 9h 40m.

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