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How to get fromCarmel to Modestoby train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carmel to Modesto by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    6h 31m
    $112–167

  2. Drive 123.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Modestocar car 123.5 mi
    2h 21m
    $23–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 9m
    $55–85

Carmel to Modesto by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Modesto Bus Stop via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, Stockton, and Stockton in around 9h 9m.

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