How to get from Carmel by the Sea to Salinas by bus?

By bus

To get from Carmel by the Sea to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 5 bus from San Carlos / 7th station to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl station. Next, take the 20 bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

79min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 2020
Walk to Salinas
Leaves from San Carlos / 7th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Carlos / 7th
    ID 5243
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Monterey
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl
    ID 9103
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
    ID 9104
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Salinas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Salinas
    Walk to
    Salinas
    Station Place
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carmel by the Sea to Salinas

The distance between Carmel by the Sea, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Salinas, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 23.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carmel by the Sea to Salinas by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carmel by the Sea

Carmel by the Sea is located at Carmel by the Sea, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is San Carlos / 7th.

Bus stations close to Carmel by the Sea:

  • San Carlos / 7th
  • Lincoln / Carmel Foundation
  • 6th / Mission Street

Public transit stations close to Salinas, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Salinas is located at Station Place, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is N Main / Rossi.

Train stations close to Salinas:

  • Salinas

Bus stations close to Salinas:

  • N Main / Rossi
  • Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
  • Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carmel by the Sea to Salinas?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carmel by the Sea and Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carmel by the Sea to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 5 bus line goes from San Carlos / 7th station near Carmel by the Sea to Monterey station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Salinas station near Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Carmel by the Sea to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Carmel by the Sea and Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carmel by the Sea to get to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 5 bus from the San Carlos / 7th stop near Carmel by the Sea in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carmel by the Sea and Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Salinas stop, which is closest to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Carmel by the Sea to Salinas?

    The ride from Carmel by the Sea to Salinas costs $2.00.

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