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How to get fromCarmel to Cupertinoby taxi, train, bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmel to Cupertino by taxi, train, bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 5m
    $96–139

  2. Drive 72.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Cupertinocar car 72.9 mi
    1h 27m
    $14–20

  3. Line 20 bus, bus, line 23 bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Stevens Creek & De Anzabus bus 23
    4h 53m
    $27–47

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    4h 23m
    $53–69

  5. Line 20 bus, train, line 23 bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Stevens Creek & De Anzabus bus 23
    5h 21m
    $28–64

Carmel to Cupertino by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Stevens Creek & De Anza via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and 2nd & Santa Clara in around 4h 53m.

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