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How to get fromMinneapolis to Carmelby plane, shuttle, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Carmel by plane, shuttle, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSP - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 28m
    $489–715

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MSP - MRY
    9h 27m
    $137–608

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Emeryvilletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 10h
    $512–1,050

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 15h
    $882–1,837

  5. Drive 2,034.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Carmelcar car 2,034.1 mi
    33h 29m
    $372–537

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 38m
    $199–395

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 43m
    $220–829

Minneapolis to Carmel by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$512Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,661.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Carmel via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Portland, and Salinas in around 2d 15h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day.

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