What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Castro Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Castro Valley is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Castro Valley?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Castro Valley is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Castro Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Castro Valley station. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel and arriving at Hayward Bus Station via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and Castro Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Castro Valley station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Hayward Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Carmel to Castro Valley?

The distance between Carmel and Castro Valley is 121 miles. The road distance is 104.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Castro Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Castro Valley without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $100 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Castro Valley?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Carmel to Castro Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Castro Valley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carmel to Castro Valley train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmel to Castro Valley?

The best way to get from Carmel to Castro Valley is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Carmel to Castro Valley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carmel to Castro Valley train arrive?

Carmel to Castro Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Carmel to Castro Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Castro Valley is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Carmel to Castro Valley.

Where can I stay near Castro Valley?

There are 271+ hotels available in Castro Valley.

Carmel to Castro Valley - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmel to Castro Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, shuttle, subway, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose to Hayward Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
3h 51m
$101–149
Drive 103.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Castro Valleycar 103.6 mi
1h 50m
$19–28
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 San Josebus
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Hayward Bus Stationbus
5h 25m
$27–43
Line 5 bus, shuttle, line 60 bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearlbus 5
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle
3. Take the bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Milpitas BARTbus 60
4. Take the subway from Milpitas to Haywardsubway
4h 11m
$54–73
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
5h 26m
$32–64

Carmel to Castro Valley by bus

20Weekly Buses

5h 25mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120.7 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Castro Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Hayward Station via Salinas and San Jose in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Hayward Bus Station via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 5h 25m.

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