What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Silicon Valley. 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 33m.

How far is it from Carmel to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Carmel and Silicon Valley is 107 miles. The road distance is 85.3 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Silicon Valley without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 46m and costs $95 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Carmel to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Silicon Valley bus from?

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

Where does the Carmel to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmel to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Silicon Valley is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Carmel to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 457+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Carmel to Silicon Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and line 20 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel to Silicon Valley 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 46m
$95–135
Drive 84.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Silicon Valleycar 84.8 mi
1h 43m
$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 33m
$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 Waverley & Homerbus 21
5h 23m
$52–71

Carmel to Silicon Valley by bus and train

28Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.4 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Palo Alto 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 33m.

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