Rome2Rio

How to get fromCarmel to Sea Ranchby train, car, shuttle, bus, or plane

Find Transport to Sea Ranch

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Carmel to Sea Ranch by train, car, shuttle, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain train
    3. Drive from SMART Windsor to Sea Ranchcar car
    8h 31m
    $117–185

  2. Drive  226.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Sea Ranchcar car 226.3 mi
    4h 22m
    $42–60

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Domesticshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Sea Ranch Lodgebus bus 95
    10h 48m
    $100–188

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane MRY - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Sea Ranch Lodgebus bus
    8h 13m
    $114–400

  5. Train, bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain train
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Cloverdale Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Cloverdale Amtrak Bus Stop to Sea Ranchcar car
    12h 27m
    $70–136

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Coddingtown Mall - Amtrak to Sea Ranch Lodgebus bus 95
    12h 51m
    $74–152

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Carmel to Sea Ranch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Sea Ranch, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carmel to Sea Ranch. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the train to Oakland, walk to Lake Merritt, take the subway to El Cerrito Del Norte, walk to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2, take the line 580 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, walk to SMART San Rafael, take the train to SMART Windsor, then drive to Sea Ranch. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Sea Ranch via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Shuttle Station, SFO Airport Domestic, San Francisco Airport, Sonoma County Airport, and Sea Ranch Lodge in around 10h 48m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides