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How to get fromMonterey to San Simeonby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Monterey to San Simeon by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 20 bus, train, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Simeontaxi taxi
    4h 25m
    $142–208

  2. Drive 96.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to San Simeoncar car 96.9 mi
    2h 6m
    $18–26

  3. Line 20 bus, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    3. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to San Simeoncar car
    4h 33m
    $20–31

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  • Distance: 150.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and San Simeon, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Monterey to San Simeon. However, you can take the line 20 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, walk to Salinas, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to San Simeon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to San Simeon via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 4h 33m.

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