How far is it from Merced to Hearst Castle?

The distance between Merced and Hearst Castle is 244 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Hearst Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Hearst Castle without a car is to bus and train and travel which takes 8h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Merced to Hearst Castle?

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Merced to Hearst Castle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hearst Castle?

There are 159+ hotels available in Hearst Castle.

Merced to Hearst Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Merced to Hearst Castle by bus, train, unknown, subway, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, travel
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1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus Lb
2. Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroybus
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
4. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown
8h 56m
Bus, travel via Los Banos
1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus Lb
2. Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroybus
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
5. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Bradley Rd / Pleyto Stbus 84
6. Walk from Bradley Rd / Pleyto St to Hearst Castleunknown
9h 48m
Bus, train, travel via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
2. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
3. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown
10h 30m
Bus, BART, fly, travel
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
5. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus
6. Walk from Castillo @ Quality Inn to Hearst Castleunknown
11h 41m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Merced to Gilroybus
2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
4. Walk from Canal / Bassett Street to Hearst Castleunknown
30h 43m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

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1h 18mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merced to Hearst Castle.

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Distance: 242.8 mi
Duration: 8h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Merced to Hearst Castle. However, you can take the bus to Pacheco @ Target, walk to Los Baños, take the bus to Gilroy, walk to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, take the bus to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center, walk to Salinas, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then travel to Hearst Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merced Transpo to Hearst Castle via Pacheco @ Target, Los Baños, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, Canal / Bassett Street, and Bradley Rd / Pleyto St in around 9h 48m.

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