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How to get fromCarmel to Bodega Bayby train, taxi, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carmel to Bodega Bay by train, taxi, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from SMART Petaluma North to Bodega Baytaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $198–281

  2. Drive 183.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Bodega Baycar car 183.9 mi
    3h 25m
    $34–49

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Domesticshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Hwy 1 & Tides Inn - Bodega Baybus bus 95
    9h 20m
    $84–171

Carmel to Bodega Bay by bus, shuttle, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Carmel to Bodega Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Bodega Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carmel to Bodega Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the train to Oakland, walk to Lake Merritt, take the subway to El Cerrito Del Norte, walk to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, take the line 580 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, walk to SMART San Rafael, take the train to SMART Petaluma North, then take the taxi to Bodega Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Hwy 1 & Tides Inn - Bodega Bay via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Shuttle Station, SFO Airport Domestic, San Francisco Airport, and Sonoma County Airport in around 9h 20m.

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