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

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

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

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

How far is it from Carmel to Stanford?

The distance between Carmel and Stanford is 108 miles. The road distance is 84.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmel to Stanford without a car is to taxi and train and Caltrain which takes 3h 12m and costs $95 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Carmel to Stanford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Stanford bus from?

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

Where does the Carmel to Stanford bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmel to Stanford?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Stanford is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Carmel to Stanford.

Where can I stay near Stanford?

There are 435+ hotels available in Stanford.

Carmel to Stanford - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, Caltrain

Q: Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Stanford?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Stanford. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel and arriving at On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas and University Circle @ Caltrain Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmel to Stanford by taxi, train, bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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Taxi, train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Salinastaxi
2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain
3h 12m
$96–135
Drive 84 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Stanfordcar 84 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
5h 2m
$29–43
Shuttle, line 22 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 Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22 / ...
5h 5m
$52–71
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
5h 30m
$30–59

Carmel to Stanford by bus and train

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 107.5 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, and University Circle @ Caltrain Platform in around 5h 2m.

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