What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to San Jose is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to San Jose is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $13 - $20.

How far is it from Carmel to San Jose?

The distance between Carmel and San Jose is 90 miles. The road distance is 75.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to San Jose without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 4m and costs $90 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to San Jose?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Carmel to San Jose, including transfers.

Can I drive from Carmel to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to San Jose is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Carmel to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 398+ hotels available in San Jose.

Carmel to San Jose - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Carmel to San Jose by taxi, train, 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 4m
$90–128
Drive 74.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to San Josecar 74.8 mi
1h 23m
$14–20
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle Monterey Airbus
2h 57m
$47–63

Carmel to San Jose by bus and shuttle

105Weekly Services

2h 57mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.4 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B hourly. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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