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How to get fromBakersfield to Carmelby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Carmel by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    7h 54m
    $36–54

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oxnardbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 35m
    $200–330

  3. Drive 224.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Carmelcar car 224.1 mi
    4h 2m
    $41–60

  4. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BFL - MRY
    6h 14m
    $69–304

  5. Bus via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    8h 51m
    $61–88

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 46m
    $111–321

Bakersfield to Carmel by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours.

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