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

The cheapest way to get from Clearlake to Carmel is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clearlake to Carmel is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Clearlake and Carmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Clearlake to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Veteran's Clinic Lakeshore and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Ray's Food Place/Walmart, Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood, San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Clearlake to Carmel?

The distance between Clearlake and Carmel is 249 miles. The road distance is 217.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clearlake to Carmel without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 18m and costs $260 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Clearlake to Carmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clearlake to Carmel bus from?

Clearlake to Carmel bus services, operated by Lake Transit, depart from Ray's Food Place/Walmart station.

Where does the Clearlake to Carmel bus arrive?

Clearlake to Carmel bus services, operated by Lake Transit, arrive at Lincoln Ave. Bridge station.

Can I drive from Clearlake to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Clearlake to Carmel is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Clearlake to Carmel.

Where can I stay near Carmel?

There are 200+ hotels available in Carmel.

Clearlake to Carmel - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, shuttle, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Clearlake to Carmel by taxi, train, bus, shuttle, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Clearlake to SMART Windsortaxi
2. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain
3. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain
9h 18m
$268–364
Drive 216.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Clearlake to Carmelcar 216.1 mi
4h 11m
$40–57
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Ray's Food Place/Walmart to Lincoln Ave. Bridgebus 3
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
10h 18m
$140–214
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Clearlake to Santa-Rosa-Airport-STScar
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane STS - MRY
8h 25m
$80–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ray's Food Place/Walmart to Lincoln Ave. Bridgebus 3
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
5. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
12h 13m
$102–146
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ray's Food Place/Walmart to Lincoln Ave. Bridgebus 3
2. Take the bus from Downtown Calistoga to Soscol Gateway Transit Ctrbus 10
3. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
4. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain
5. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 45m
$60–131

Clearlake to Carmel by bus and train

7Weekly Services

13h 45mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.4 mi
Duration: 9h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Veteran's Clinic Lakeshore to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Ray's Food Place/Walmart, Lincoln Ave. Bridge, Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 12h 13m.

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