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How to get fromBakersfield to Carmel Valley Villageby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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
    5h 56m
    $82–112

  2. Drive 217.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Carmel Valley Villagecar car 217.6 mi
    3h 54m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 35m
    $182–308

  4. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BFL - MRY
    4h 16m
    $104–338

  5. Bus via Playa / Sand City Station

    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
    7h 57m
    $104–145

  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 10m
    $149–363

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 273.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Carmel Valley Village via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours.

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