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How to get fromCupertino to Carmelby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 57m
    $96–141

  2. Drive 74.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cupertino to Carmelcar car 74.3 mi
    1h 24m
    $14–20

  3. Line 23 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Santa Clara & 2ndbus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 4m
    $32–51

  4. Line 53 bus, line 60 bus, shuttle, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Homestead & De Anza to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 53
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to SJC Airport Terminal Bbus bus 60
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5
    4h 9m
    $52–68

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 49m
    $32–68

Cupertino to Carmel by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, and Salinas in around 5h 4m.

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