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How to get fromPismo Beach to Carmelby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h
    $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 11m
    $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 29m
    $51–77

  4. Drive 142.9 mi

    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Carmelcar car 142.9 mi
    2h 58m
    $27–38

  5. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SBP - MRY
    5h 38m
    $65–243

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 33m
    $248–510

Pismo Beach to Carmel by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Pismo Beach, 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 James Way & Highland to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Salinas in around 7h 29m.

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