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

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    1h 40m
    $9–13

  2. Drive 21.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Salinascar car 21.9 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Salinastaxi taxi 21.9 mi
    30 min
    $70–85

  4. Line 5 bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearlbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    1h 45m
    $4–7

Carmel to Salinas by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas twice daily. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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