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How to get fromHearst Castle to San Diegoby unknown, train, bus or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Hearst Castle to San Diego by unknown, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Travel, train (Amtrak)

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    1. Walk from Hearst Castle to San Luis Obispounknown
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    10h 9m

  2. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Hearst Castle to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationunknown
    2. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    10h 42m

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

    1. Walk from Hearst Castle to Hearst Castle Visitor Centerunknown
    2. Take the bus from Hearst Castle Visitor Center to Morro Bay Parkbus
    3. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBP - SAN
    6h 20m

  4. Travel, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Walk from Hearst Castle to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationunknown
    2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJC - SAN
    8h 7m

  5. Travel, bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Walk from Hearst Castle to Coalingaunknown
    2. Take the bus from Coalinga to Huronbus
    3. Take the bus from Huron to Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelterbus
    4. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeFAT - SAN
    8h 43m

  6. Travel, train to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Walk from Hearst Castle to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationunknown
    2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain
    3. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMRY - SAN
    8h 18m

  7. Travel, train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Walk from Hearst Castle to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationunknown
    2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    4. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    9h 28m

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hearst Castle, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hearst Castle to San Diego. However, you can travel to San Luis Obispo then take the train to San Diego. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hearst Castle to San Diego via Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 10h 42m.

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