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California State Route 156

State Route 156 marker

State Route 156
Map of western California with SR 156 highlighted in red
Route information
Defined by
Maintained by Caltrans
Length: 25 mi (40 km)
Major junctions
West end: SR 1 near Castroville
  US 101 in Prunedale (west end of overlap)
US 101 near San Juan Bautista (east end of overlap)
SR 25 in Hollister
East end: SR 152 near Hollister
Highway system
SR 155 SR 158

State Route 156 marker

State Route 156 is a state highway in California, USA, running from State Route 1 in Castroville to State Route 152 near Hollister. It serves as part of the primary route from the Monterey Peninsula to either the San Francisco Bay Area or the California Central Valley.

This route is eligible for the State Scenic Highway System.

The western terminus is at State Route 1 in Castroville. The eastern terminus is at State Route 152 near Hollister. It overlaps U.S. Route 101 for 8 miles (13 km) between Prunedale, and San Juan Bautista. Route 156 passes through Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Clara Counties. Along with US 101, it is the quickest route from the San Francisco Bay Area to the Monterey Peninsula. In addition, SR 156's connection with SR 152 allows direct access to the California Central Valley.


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