How to get from Carmel by the Sea to San Francisco by bus?

By bus

To get from Carmel by the Sea to San Francisco in Soma, Sf, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from San Carlos / 7th station to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2005 bus from Salinas Train Station station to San Francisco (5th/Townsend) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min.

254min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 2020
Bus - FLIXBUS 2005FLIXBUS 2005
Walk to San Francisco
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
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salinas Train Station
    ID SAL6
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2005FLIXBUS 2005
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2005
    Oakland (West Oakland BART Station)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Francisco (5th/Townsend)
    ID USF
    130 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Francisco
    Walk to
    San Francisco
    1.52 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 91, 20 and FLIXBUS 2005

To get from Carmel by the Sea to San Francisco in Soma, Sf, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 91 bus from 6th / Mission Street station to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2005 bus from Salinas Train Station station to San Francisco (5th/Townsend) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 31 min.

451min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9191
Bus - 2020
Bus - FLIXBUS 2005FLIXBUS 2005
Walk to San Francisco
Leaves from 6th / Mission Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th / Mission Street
    ID 0006
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Monterey
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
    ID 9104
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Salinas
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salinas Train Station
    ID SAL6
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2005FLIXBUS 2005
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2005
    Oakland (West Oakland BART Station)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Francisco (5th/Townsend)
    ID USF
    130 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Francisco
    Walk to
    San Francisco
    1.52 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carmel by the Sea to San Francisco

The distance between Carmel by the Sea, Soma, Sf and San Francisco, Soma, Sf is approximately 132.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 254 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carmel by the Sea to San Francisco by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Soma, Sf – 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, Soma, Sf 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 San Francisco, Soma, Sf

San Francisco is located at San Francisco, Soma, Sf and the nearest public transit station is Otis St & 12th St.

BART stations close to San Francisco:

  • 16th St. Mission

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • Otis St & 12th St
  • Mission St & South Van Ness Ave
  • 11th St & Market St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 91, 20 and FLIXBUS 2005

To get from Carmel by the Sea to San Francisco in Soma, Sf, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 91 bus from 6th / Mission Street station to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2005 bus from Salinas Train Station station to San Francisco (5th/Townsend) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 31 min.

451min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9191
Bus - 2020
Bus - FLIXBUS 2005FLIXBUS 2005
Walk to San Francisco
Leaves from 6th / Mission Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th / Mission Street
    ID 0006
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Monterey
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
    ID 9104
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Salinas
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salinas Train Station
    ID SAL6
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2005FLIXBUS 2005
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2005
    Oakland (West Oakland BART Station)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Francisco (5th/Townsend)
    ID USF
    130 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Francisco
    Walk to
    San Francisco
    1.52 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 254 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 20, Bus line FLIXBUS 2005.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carmel by the Sea to San Francisco?

    The alternative route takes 451 minutes, using Bus line 91, Bus line 20, Bus line FLIXBUS 2005.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carmel by the Sea and San Francisco?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carmel by the Sea to San Francisco?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Carmel by the Sea to San Francisco by bus?

    The total travel time between Carmel by the Sea in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Francisco in Soma, Sf by bus is about 4 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carmel by the Sea to get to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco?

    Get off the bus at the Monterey stop, which is closest to San Francisco in Soma, Sf.

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