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How to get fromSan Francisco to Carmel Bayby bus, unknown, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Carmel Bay by bus, unknown, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4. Walk from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Carmel Bayunknown unknown
    4h 22m

  2. Caltrain, train, travel

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Walk from Salinas to Carmel Bayunknown unknown
    4h 33m

  3. Fly, travel

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Walk from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Carmel Bayunknown unknown
    2h 44m

  4. Shuttle, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Walk from Monterey Shuttle Station to Carmel Bayunknown unknown
    4h 16m

  5. Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus, travel

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4. Walk from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Carmel Bayunknown unknown
    4h 44m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 132.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Carmel Bay. However, you can take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, take the line 20 bus to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, then travel to Carmel Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Carmel Bay via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 33m.

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