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How to get fromAtlanta to Carmelby plane, shuttle, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Carmel by plane, shuttle, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ATL - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 16m
    $250–716

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane ATL - MRY
    10h 19m
    $178–708

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to Petro - Santa Nellabus bus
    4. Drive from Petro - Santa Nella to Carmelcar car
    2d 7h
    $390–710

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    2d 22h
    $946–1,965

  5. Drive 2,402.7 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Carmelcar car 2,402.7 mi
    38h 17m
    $439–634

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ATL - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 26m
    $300–476

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ATL - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    12h 44m
    $280–980

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,200.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Peachtree Station to Carmel via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 2d 22h. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours.

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