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How to get fromMenlo Park to Carmelby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 41m
    $96–137

  2. Drive 86.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Menlo Park to Carmelcar car 86.9 mi
    1h 43m
    $16–23

  3. 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
    4h 41m
    $33–48

  4. Caltrain, line 60 bus, shuttle, line 5 bus

    1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to SJC Airport Terminal Bbus bus 60
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5
    4h 10m
    $55–72

  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
    5h 26m
    $34–65

Menlo Park to Carmel by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Menlo Park, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 41m.

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