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How to get fromKansas City to Carmelby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Carmel by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MCI - MRY
    9h 40m
    $145–656

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    45h 29m
    $734–1,491

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Emeryvilletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    46h 19m
    $324–626

  4. Drive 1,802.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Carmelcar car 1,802.9 mi
    30h 38m
    $329–476

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MCI - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 15m
    $217–863

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCI - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 4m
    $207–453

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MCI - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 50m
    $238–927

Kansas City to Carmel by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,517.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Carmel via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 45h 29m.

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