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How to get fromBuellton to Carmelby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Buellton to Carmel by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 5m
    $131–205

  2. Drive 190.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buellton to Carmelcar car 190.8 mi
    3h 53m
    $35–51

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 40m
    $73–103

  4. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 16m
    $281–508

Buellton to Carmel by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 218.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas in around 6h 40m.

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