There are 5 ways to get from Modesto Station to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, shuttle, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 15m$107–150Drive 129 mi
cheapest- Drive from Modesto Station to Carmelcar 129 mi
2h 30m$24–34Bus, BART, shuttle
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West Oaklandsubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
9h 13m$76–99Train, bus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 15m$43–61Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 26m$79–118
Modesto Station to Carmel by bus, subway, and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto Station to Carmel is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto Station to Carmel is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto Station station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Modesto Bus Stop, Stockton, San Jose and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Modesto Station station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Modesto Station and Carmel is 193 miles. The road distance is 129.8 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto Station to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Modesto Station to Carmel, including transfers.
Modesto Station to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto Station to Carmel train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Modesto Station to Carmel is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Modesto Station, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av to Carmel via Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and Salinas in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, Modesto Bus Stop, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Salinas in around 9h 26m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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 Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $24–35
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More Questions & Answers
Modesto Station to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Stockton station.
Modesto Station to Carmel train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto Station to Carmel is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Modesto Station to Carmel.
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