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How to get fromCarmel to Pajaro Dunesby bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Bus, line 28 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Salinas / Railroad Avebus bus 28 / ...
    3h 34m
    $33–43

  2. Drive 32.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Pajaro Dunescar car 32.6 mi
    38 min
    $6–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Pajaro Dunestaxi taxi 32.6 mi
    38 min
    $110–140

  4. Line 20 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Salinas / Railroad Avebus bus 28 / ...
    3h 34m
    $28–38

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  • Distance: 54 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Pajaro Dunes, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop to Pajaro Dunes via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Salinas / Railroad Ave in around 3h 34m.

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