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How to get fromModesto to Carmelby bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Modesto to Carmel by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 41m
    $58–78

  2. Drive 123.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Modesto to Carmelcar car 123.3 mi
    2h 20m
    $23–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 43m
    $106–148

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 43m
    $43–60

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 54m
    $80–115

Modesto to Carmel by bus, subway, and shuttle

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Carmel via ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and Salinas in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Salinas in around 7h 54m.

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