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

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Vallejo is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Vallejo is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Vallejo?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Vallejo. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel and arriving at Vallejo Transit Center via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and Vallejo?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Vallejo. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at West Oakland via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Carmel to Vallejo?

The distance between Carmel and Vallejo is 158 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmel to Vallejo without a car is to train via Oakland which takes 5h 17m and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Carmel to Vallejo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Vallejo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carmel to Vallejo train from?

Carmel to Vallejo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Carmel to Vallejo?

The best way to get from Carmel to Vallejo is to train via Oakland which takes 5h 17m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Carmel to Vallejo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carmel to Vallejo train arrive?

Carmel to Vallejo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Carmel to Vallejo?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Vallejo is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Carmel to Vallejo.

Where can I stay near Vallejo?

There are 185+ hotels available in Vallejo.

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmel to Vallejo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or ferry

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Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
5h 17m
$105–163
Drive 139 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Vallejocar 139 mi
2h 28m
$26–37
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
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
7h 15m
$32–55
Shuttle, ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminalferry Vjo
6h 39m
$81–104
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
8h 11m
$48–103

Carmel to Vallejo by bus

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.9 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Vallejo Transit Center via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, and Oakland in around 7h 15m.

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