There are 5 ways to get from Milpitas to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 46m$96–138Drive 80.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milpitas to Carmelcar 80.7 mi
1h 27m$15–22Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 42m$31–49Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
3h 48m$50–66Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 49m$34–68
Milpitas to Carmel by subway and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milpitas to Carmel is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Milpitas to Carmel is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Milpitas to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Berryessa BART and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Milpitas station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Tasman Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Milpitas and Carmel is 97 miles. The road distance is 81.2 miles.
The best way to get from Milpitas to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Milpitas to Carmel, including transfers.
Milpitas to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Milpitas to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Milpitas to Carmel is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Milpitas, 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 subway from Milpitas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Berryessa / North San Jose, Berryessa BART, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Milpitas to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Milpitas to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milpitas to Carmel is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Milpitas to Carmel.
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