There are 4 ways to get from Carmel Valley Village to Nipomo by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
- Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus 10S
6h 19m$88–136Drive 160.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel Valley Village to Nipomocar 160.1 mi
3h 1m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus 10S
6h 26m$98–130Bus via King City
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus 84
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
- Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus 10S
9h 28m$58–76
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley Village to Nipomo is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel Valley Village to Nipomo is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmel Valley Village to Nipomo. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street via Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Carmel Valley Village and Nipomo is 176 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel Valley Village to Nipomo without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Carmel Valley Village to Nipomo, including transfers.
Carmel Valley Village to Nipomo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Carmel Valley Village to Nipomo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel Valley Village to Nipomo is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Carmel Valley Village to Nipomo.
There are 147+ hotels available in Nipomo.
What companies run services between Carmel Valley Village, CA, USA and Nipomo, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Carmel Valley Village to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street via Salinas, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 6h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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