What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Palo Alto. 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 31m.

How far is it from Carmel to Palo Alto?

The distance between Carmel and Palo Alto is 105 miles. The road distance is 85.6 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Palo Alto without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 45m and costs $95 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Carmel to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Palo Alto bus from?

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

Where does the Carmel to Palo Alto bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmel to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Palo Alto is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Carmel to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 457+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Carmel to Palo Alto - 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 Palo Alto by taxi, train, bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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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 45m
$95–135
Drive 85.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Palo Altocar 85.1 mi
1h 41m
$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 31m
$28–42
Shuttle, line 21 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus 21
5h 17m
$52–71

Carmel to Palo Alto by bus and train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.7 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to California Avenue 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 31m.

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