What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Napa?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Napa is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Napa?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Napa is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Napa?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Napa. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel and arriving at Redwood Park & Ride, B1 via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas and El Cerrito Del Norte Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and Napa?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Napa. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Suisun-Fairfield via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Carmel to Napa?

The distance between Carmel and Napa is 200 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Napa without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Napa without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $110 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Napa?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Carmel to Napa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Napa bus from?

Carmel to Napa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Napa train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmel to Napa?

The best way to get from Carmel to Napa is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Carmel to Napa bus arrive?

Carmel to Napa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Where does the Carmel to Napa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmel to Napa?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Napa is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Carmel to Napa.

Where can I stay near Napa?

There are 277+ hotels available in Napa.

Carmel to Napa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and BART

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There are 6 ways to get from Carmel to Napa by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Oakland to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
7h 9m
$116–197
Drive 152.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Napacar 152.7 mi
2h 48m
$28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
8h 36m
$44–75
Shuttle, BART, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
7h 5m
$70–92
Train, bus via Oakland
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
8h 21m
$38–91
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 41m
$52–115

Carmel to Napa by bus, train, and subway

28Weekly Services

8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199.2 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr via Salinas, Oakland, Suisun-Fairfield, and Suisun City Train Depot in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Redwood Park & Ride, B1 via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Emeryville, Emeryville, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, and El Cerrito Del Norte Station in around 8h 36m.

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