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

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Berkeley is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Berkeley is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel and arriving at Emeryville via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Downtown Berkeley via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Carmel to Berkeley?

The distance between Carmel and Berkeley is 137 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmel to Berkeley without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Carmel to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Berkeley bus from?

Carmel to Berkeley bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler station.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Berkeley train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmel to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Carmel to Berkeley is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Carmel to Berkeley bus arrive?

Carmel to Berkeley bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.

Where does the Carmel to Berkeley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmel to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Berkeley is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Carmel to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 758+ hotels available in Berkeley.

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmel to Berkeley by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or shuttle

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 1m
$107–162
Drive 119.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Berkeleycar 119.9 mi
2h 9m
$22–32
Line 20 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 30m
$39–67
Fly, BART
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
4h 34m
$206–571
Shuttle, BART
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
4h 59m
$68–88

Carmel to Berkeley by bus

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Distance: 135.9 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Emeryville via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Salinas in around 5h 30m.

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