What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Gilroy?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Gilroy is to line 20 bus and bus which costs $6 - $11 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Gilroy?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Gilroy is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Gilroy?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Gilroy station. However, there are services departing from Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station via Salinas Intermodal Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Carmel to Gilroy?

The distance between Carmel and Gilroy is 57 miles. The road distance is 44.9 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Gilroy without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Gilroy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $11 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Gilroy?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Carmel to Gilroy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Gilroy bus from?

Carmel to Gilroy bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Carmel to Gilroy bus arrive?

Carmel to Gilroy bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Carmel to Gilroy?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Gilroy is 45 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Carmel to Gilroy.

Where can I stay near Gilroy?

There are 55+ hotels available in Gilroy.

Carmel to Gilroy - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and line 20 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel to Gilroy by bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
3h 28m
$11–17
Line 20 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
3h 28m
$6–11
Drive 44.6 mi
1. Drive from Carmel to Gilroycar 44.6 mi
48 min
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Gilroytaxi 44.6 mi
48 min
$130–170

Carmel to Gilroy by bus

14Weekly Buses

3h 28mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 57 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station via Salinas Intermodal Transit Center in around 3h 28m.

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