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How to get fromNovato to Hearst Castleby bus, train, unknown, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, Caltrain, train, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    8h 24m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    8h 40m

  3. Bus, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus
    4. Walk from Castillo @ Quality Inn to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    8h 45m

  4. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    8h 25m

  5. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Walk from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    8h 58m

  6. Bus, train, travel via Salinas

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont Stbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Bradley Rd / Pleyto Stbus bus 84
    6. Walk from Bradley Rd / Pleyto St to Hearst Castleunknown unknown
    11h 18m

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 271.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Novato to Hearst Castle. However, you can take the bus to Mission St & 7th St, walk to Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn, take the vehicle to King St & 4th St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then travel to Hearst Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Hearst Castle via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 8h 40m.

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