Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Carmel

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Bellingham to Carmel by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Bellingham International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BLI - MRY
    10h 46m
    $91–387

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Emeryvilletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    29h 59m
    $186–356

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    30h 7m
    $420–847

  4. Drive 998.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Carmelcar car 998.8 mi
    17h 14m
    $183–264

  5. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SEA - MRY
    8h 14m
    $93–349

  6. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 5m
    $220–496

  7. Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 43m
    $249–486

  8. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 15m
    $240–506

  9. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 40m
    $311–510

  10. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YVR - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 7m
    $220–823

Bellingham to Carmel by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration29h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bellingham to Carmel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 859.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Allegiant Air and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Carmel via Seattle and Salinas in around 30h 7m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers