There are 6 ways to get from Healdsburg to Carmel by train, bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, shuttle
best- Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART Larkspurtrain
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
8h 18m$91–115Drive 187.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Healdsburg to Carmelcar 187.2 mi
3h 19m$35–50Train
- Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 30m$110–183Fly
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane STS - MRY
7h 18m$104–336Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
- 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
10h 2m$48–73Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Healdsburg Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 17m$74–145
Healdsburg to Carmel by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Healdsburg to Carmel is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Healdsburg to Carmel is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Healdsburg to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Healdsburg Ave & Matheson and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Rosa Transit Mall, 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco, San Jose and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Healdsburg to Carmel. However, there are services departing from SMART Windsor and arriving at Salinas via El Cerrito Del Norte and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Healdsburg and Carmel is 203 miles. The road distance is 188.3 miles.
The best way to get from Healdsburg to Carmel without a car is to train and bus and shuttle which takes 8h 18m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Healdsburg to Carmel, including transfers.
Healdsburg to Carmel bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.
Healdsburg to Carmel train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Windsor station.
The best way to get from Healdsburg to Carmel is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $340 and takes 7h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Healdsburg, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Healdsburg Ave & Matheson to Carmel via Windsor River Rd, SMART Windsor, SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Lake Merritt, Oakland, and Salinas in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–290
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from SMART Windsor to SMART Larkspur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- Marin Airporter
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
- 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 Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–15
- 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
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 Healdsburg Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Healdsburg to Carmel bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom St station.
Healdsburg to Carmel train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.
Yes, the driving distance between Healdsburg to Carmel is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Healdsburg to Carmel.
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