What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Alameda?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Alameda is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Alameda?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Alameda is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and Alameda?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Carmel to Alameda?

The distance between Carmel and Alameda is 131 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Alameda without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Alameda without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $100 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Alameda?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Carmel to Alameda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Alameda train from?

Carmel to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Carmel to Alameda train arrive?

Carmel to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Carmel to Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Alameda is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Carmel to Alameda.

Where can I stay near Alameda?

There are 824+ hotels available in Alameda.

Carmel to Alameda - 4 ways to travel via train, car, line 5 bus, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel to Alameda by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
3h 24m
$100–158
Drive 113.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Alamedacar 113.2 mi
2h
$21–30
Line 5 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearlbus
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
4h 20m
$206–570
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
4h 45m
$68–87

Carmel to Alameda by bus, shuttle, and subway

105Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.8 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International hourly. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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