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How to get fromMarin County to Carmelby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 26m
    $180–260

  2. Drive 145.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Marin County to Carmelcar car 145.2 mi
    2h 41m
    $27–39

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 33m
    $48–67

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus To SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 46m
    $91–107

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 18m
    $49–103

Marin County to Carmel by bus, tram, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Marin County, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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