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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 25m
    $113–180

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    4. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    9h 36m
    $13–22

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 54m
    $52–83

  4. Drive 152.1 mi

    1. Drive from Nipomo to Carmelcar car 152.1 mi
    3h 15m
    $28–41

Nipomo to Carmel by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Thompson & Branch to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Salinas in around 7h 54m.

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