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

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Pacifica is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Pacifica is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and Pacifica?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Pacifica. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Daly City via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Carmel to Pacifica?

The distance between Carmel and Pacifica is 142 miles. The road distance is 108.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmel to Pacifica without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Carmel to Pacifica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Pacifica train from?

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

Where does the Carmel to Pacifica train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmel to Pacifica?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Pacifica is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Carmel to Pacifica.

Where can I stay near Pacifica?

There are 660+ hotels available in Pacifica.

Carmel to Pacifica - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel to Pacifica by train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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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 Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
4h 37m
$109–153
Drive 107.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Pacificacar 107.9 mi
2h 11m
$20–29
Fly, line 110 bus
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 4 to Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Avebus
4h 35m
$206–571
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
5h
$68–88

Carmel to Pacifica by bus, shuttle, and subway

105Weekly Services

5hAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.9 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave via Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae, Daly City, and Daly City BART-Bay 4 in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International hourly. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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