There are 4 ways to get from Emeryville to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 57m$105–158Drive 117.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Emeryville to Carmelcar 117.2 mi
2h 5m$22–31Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h$47–67BART, shuttle
- Take the subway from MacArthur to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 36m$68–87
Emeryville to Carmel by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emeryville to Carmel is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Emeryville to Carmel is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Emeryville to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Emeryville to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Emeryville and Carmel is 135 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.
The best way to get from Emeryville to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Emeryville to Carmel, including transfers.
Emeryville to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Emeryville to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
The best way to get from Emeryville to Carmel is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Emeryville, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emeryville to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas in around 5h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from MacArthur to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $11–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Emeryville to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Emeryville to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emeryville to Carmel is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Emeryville to Carmel.
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