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How to get fromCarmel to Grass Valleyby train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel to Grass Valley by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    9h 14m
    $142–251

  2. Drive 244.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Grass Valleycar car 244.7 mi
    4h 21m
    $45–65

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    11h 57m
    $68–127

  4. Shuttle, train, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    10h 22m
    $101–179

Carmel to Grass Valley by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Grass Valley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carmel to Grass Valley. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the train to San Jose, take the train to Auburn Amtrak, walk to Nevada St at Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Tinloy St at Bank St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Tinloy St at Bank St via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Emeryville, Emeryville, Sacramento, Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 11h 57m.

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