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How to get fromMonterey to Avenalby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 3 ways to get from Monterey to Avenal by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Line 20 bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Avenalcar car
    4h 50m
    $42–83

  2. Drive 137.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Avenalcar car 137.2 mi
    2h 48m
    $25–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Coalingabus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    6h 35m
    $109–162

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  • Distance: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Avenal, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Avenal via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, and Coalinga in around 6h 35m.

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