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How to get fromGrass Valley to Carmelby bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Oaklandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train
    9h 8m
    $136–248

  2. Drive 245.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grass Valley to Carmelcar car 245.7 mi
    4h 19m
    $45–65

  3. Bus, train, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 37m
    $102–179

  4. Bus, train via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 19m
    $80–165

Grass Valley to Carmel by bus, train, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Grass Valley to Carmel. However, you can take the bus to Nevada St at Amtrak Station, walk to Auburn Amtrak, take the train to Oakland, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Carmel. Alternatively, you can drive from Grass Valley to Carmel in around 4h 19m.

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