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

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Mill Valley is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Mill Valley is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and Mill Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Mill Valley. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Carmel to Mill Valley?

The distance between Carmel and Mill Valley is 152 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmel to Mill Valley without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 4h 3m and costs $150 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Carmel to Mill Valley, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Carmel to Mill Valley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmel to Mill Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Mill Valley is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Carmel to Mill Valley.

Where can I stay near Mill Valley?

There are 512+ hotels available in Mill Valley.

Carmel to Mill Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel to Mill Valley by train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, subway, train, or taxi

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Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
4h 3m
$155–210
Drive 128.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Mill Valleycar 128.3 mi
2h 35m
$24–34
Line 5 bus, shuttle, BART, line 120 bus, bus
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 SFO Airport Internationalshuttle
3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Montgomery Streetsubway
4. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Drbus 120
5. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners to E Blithedale Ave & Hill Stbus 17
6h 30m
$74–101
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the taxi from Oakland to Mill Valleytaxi
6h 14m
$129–202

Carmel to Mill Valley by bus, shuttle, and subway

105Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.4 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Mill Valley via Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, and San Francisco Caltrain Northbound in around 4h 3m.

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