There are 4 ways to get from Paso Robles to Carmel by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Carmeltaxi
2h 25m$101–149Drive 117.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Carmelcar 117.3 mi
2h 8m$22–31Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 25m$42–60Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 10m$40–77
Paso Robles to Carmel by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Carmel is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Carmel is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Carmel is 120 miles. The road distance is 117.9 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Carmel without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 25m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Paso Robles to Carmel, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Carmel is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Paso Robles to Carmel.
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What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas in around 4h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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