There are 6 ways to get from Corte Madera to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 49m$110–154Drive 130.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Corte Madera to Carmelcar 130.3 mi
2h 30m$24–35Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Mill Valley P&R - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
7h 1m$76–96Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Mill Valley P&R - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus To SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
6h 5m$91–107Line 120 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr to Mission St & 4th Stbus 120
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
7h 47m$43–66Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 18m$47–102
Corte Madera to Carmel by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Corte Madera to Carmel is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Corte Madera to Carmel is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Corte Madera to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Redwood Av & Montecito Dr and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr, 4th St & Market St, San Francisco, San Jose and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Corte Madera to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Hyde St & Beach St and arriving at Salinas via Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Corte Madera and Carmel is 153 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.
The best way to get from Corte Madera to Carmel without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 5h 49m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Corte Madera to Carmel, including transfers.
Corte Madera to Carmel bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr station.
Corte Madera to Carmel train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Corte Madera to Carmel is to Caltrain and train which takes 5h 49m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can line 120 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Corte Madera, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Paradise Dr Bus Pad to Carmel via North Point St & Van Ness Ave, Hyde St & Beach St, Washington St & Powell St, Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, 4th St & King St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redwood Av & Montecito Dr to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners, Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr, Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- Marin Airporter
Bus from Mill Valley P&R - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
Bus from Mill Valley P&R - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr to Mission St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Corte Madera to Carmel bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.
Corte Madera to Carmel train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Corte Madera to Carmel is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Corte Madera to Carmel.
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