What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Menlo Park?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Menlo Park is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Menlo Park?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Menlo Park is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Menlo Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Menlo Park. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel and arriving at San Jose via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Carmel to Menlo Park?

The distance between Carmel and Menlo Park is 108 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Menlo Park without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Menlo Park without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 51m and costs $95 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Menlo Park?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Carmel to Menlo Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Menlo Park bus from?

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

Where does the Carmel to Menlo Park bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmel to Menlo Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Menlo Park is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Carmel to Menlo Park.

Where can I stay near Menlo Park?

There are 406+ hotels available in Menlo Park.

Carmel to Menlo Park - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, line 20 bus, and bus

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

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Salinastaxi
2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2h 51m
$95–135
Drive 86.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Menlo Parkcar 86.1 mi
1h 47m
$16–23
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 Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 37m
$28–42
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle Monterey Airbus
4h 2m
$55–73

Carmel to Menlo Park by bus and train

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 107.6 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Menlo Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound 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 Caltrain Northbound in around 4h 37m.

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