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
|