What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Marin County?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Marin County is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Marin County?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Marin County is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and Marin County?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Marin County. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Richmond via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Carmel to Marin County?

The distance between Carmel and Marin County is 164 miles. The road distance is 146.3 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Marin County without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Marin County without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $170 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Marin County?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Carmel to Marin County, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Marin County train from?

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

Where does the Carmel to Marin County train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmel to Marin County?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Marin County is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Carmel to Marin County.

Where can I stay near Marin County?

There are 438+ hotels available in Marin County.

Carmel to Marin County - 4 ways to travel via train, car, shuttle, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel to Marin County by train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, train, or taxi

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
5h 7m
$178–262
Drive 145.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Marin Countycar 145.5 mi
2h 40m
$27–39
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus From SFO
7h 9m
$91–107
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the taxi from Emeryville to Marin Countytaxi
6h 41m
$139–212

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Distance: 162.6 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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