There are 3 ways to get from Carmel to Cayucos by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
2h 57m$180–243Drive 111.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel to Cayucoscar 111.8 mi
2h 25m$21–30Line 20 bus, train
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
5h 11m$114–167
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Cayucos is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel to Cayucos is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Cayucos station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Carmel and Cayucos is 144 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel to Cayucos without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $180 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Carmel to Cayucos, including transfers.
Carmel to Cayucos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Carmel to Cayucos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Cayucos is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Carmel to Cayucos.
There are 240+ hotels available in Cayucos.
What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Cayucos, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 1h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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