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How to get fromCapitola to Carmelby bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Capitola to Carmel by bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Line 1 bus, line 28 bus, line 20 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Soquel Dr & Capitola Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 46m
    $8–18

  2. Drive 42.1 mi

    1. Drive from Capitola to Carmelcar car 42.1 mi
    46 min
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Capitola to Carmeltaxi taxi 42.1 mi
    46 min
    $140–170

  4. Line 73 bus, line 28 bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Ave & Monterey Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 53m
    $8–18

  5. Line 73 bus, line 28 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Ave & Monterey Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4h 54m
    $12–24

Capitola to Carmel by bus

Calendar91Weekly Buses
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Capitola Ave to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl in around 4h 46m.

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