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

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

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  1. Caltrain, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 43m
    $106–151

  2. Drive 113.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Daly City to Carmelcar car 113.5 mi
    2h 4m
    $21–30

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 42m
    $43–62

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 49m
    $66–84

  5. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 56m
    $37–71

Daly City to Carmel by subway, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Daly City, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from Daly City to Carmel via Millbrae, Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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