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How to get fromSan Simeon to Montereyby taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Simeon to Monterey by taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from San Simeon to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 11m
    $148–206

  2. Drive 96.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Simeon to Montereycar car 96.9 mi
    2h 7m
    $18–26

  3. Drive, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Drive from San Simeon to Canal / Bassett Streetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    4h 13m
    $21–31

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  • Distance: 149 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between San Simeon, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Simeon to Monterey. However, you can take the taxi to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, take the train to Salinas, walk to Salinas, then take the bus to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Simeon to Tyler / Franklin via Canal / Bassett Street, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 13m.

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