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How to get fromMorro Bay to Carmelby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 57m
    $113–179

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    3. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    9h 8m
    $13–21

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 26m
    $52–82

  4. Drive 118.1 mi

    1. Drive from Morro Bay to Carmelcar car 118.1 mi
    2h 31m
    $22–32

Morro Bay to Carmel by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Salinas in around 7h 26m.

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