There are 6 ways to get from Filoli to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle
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Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 2m$126–171Drive 94.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Filoli to Carmelcar 94.1 mi
1h 47m$18–25Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 58m$60–80Fly, line 5 bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus
3h 38m$255–627Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 46m$65–99Line 292 bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelbus 292
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 36m$90–112
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Filoli to Carmel is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Filoli to Carmel is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Filoli to Carmel. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Filoli to Carmel. However, there are services departing from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Filoli and Carmel is 121 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.
The best way to get from Filoli to Carmel without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 4h 2m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Filoli to Carmel, including transfers.
Filoli to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Filoli to Carmel train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Filoli to Carmel is to Caltrain and train which takes 4h 2m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Filoli, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Filoli to Carmel via San Carlos Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Filoli to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Redwood City Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Domestic to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Filoli to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Filoli to Carmel train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Filoli to Carmel is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Filoli to Carmel.
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