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How to get fromLos Altos to Carmelby train (Amtrak), bus, shuttle, car, bus (Amtrak), or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 58m
    $98–141

  2. Drive 80.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Altos to Carmelcar car 80.9 mi
    1h 33m
    $15–22

  3. Line 22 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 46m
    $56–74

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 19m
    $34–52

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 4m
    $36–69

Los Altos to Carmel by bus and shuttle

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 102.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Mountain View Transit Center, Mountain View Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 5h 19m.

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