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How to get fromSonoma to San Simeonby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sonoma to San Simeon by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sonoma to Richmondtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Simeontaxi taxi
    7h 47m
    $318–453

  2. Drive 254.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sonoma to San Simeoncar car 254.5 mi
    4h 56m
    $47–68

  3. Bus, Caltrain, drive

    1. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    5. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to San Simeoncar car
    10h 38m
    $58–84

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    4. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to San Simeoncar car
    11h 57m
    $72–143

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 288.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Sonoma, CA, USA and San Simeon, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sonoma to San Simeon. However, you can take the taxi to Richmond, take the train to Oakland, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to San Simeon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sonoma Plaza to San Simeon via Petaluma Transit Mall, Copeland St Transit Mall, Battery St & Sacramento St, Metro Embarcadero Station, King St & 4th St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 10h 38m.

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