Directions

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From San Francisco:

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Take U.S. Highway 101 south
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to California Highway 46,
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then west to California Highway 1
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and north about 13 miles.

From Los Angeles:

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Take U.S. Highway 101 north
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to San Luis Obispo,
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then California Highway 1 north
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about 40 miles.
Directions

Hearst Castle is located on California Highway 1, about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Driving time from either city is four to six hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.  We recommend you contact CALTRANS for the latest road conditions and/or repairs taking place on Hwy.1, the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH).

From Los Angeles

Take U.S. Highway 101 north to San Luis Obispo, then California Highway 1 north about 40 miles.

From San Francisco

Take U.S. Highway 101 south to California Highway 46 west to California Highway 1 and north about 13 miles.

If you plan to use Highway 1, be aware that it is not designed for freeway speeds and may be partly or completely closed during the rainy season. Be sure to allow plenty of time, as tours leave promptly at the time printed on your ticket.


Mileage Table

Location

Miles

Highway(s)

Hours

San Francisco
245
205
U.S. 101
State 1
6
6 1/2
Monterey
165
94
U.S. 101
State 1
3 1/2
3
Morro Bay
30
State 1
1
Los Angeles
254
U.S. 101 or State 1
6
San Diego
364
U.S. 5 to U.S. 101
8

 


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