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How to get fromMill Valley to Carmelby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Caltrain, train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 53m
    $158–210

  2. Drive 129.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mill Valley to Carmelcar car 129.3 mi
    2h 31m
    $24–35

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Millbrae 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 8m
    $76–100

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 10m
    $91–111

  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 21m
    $47–106

Mill Valley to Carmel by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Mill Valley, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mill Valley to Carmel via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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