There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Carmel Valley Village by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 18m$84–136Drive 114.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Carmel Valley Villagecar 114.9 mi
2h 4m$21–31Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 21m$91–122Fly
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
3h 6m$241–613Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 43m$106–138
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Carmel Valley Village is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Carmel Valley Village is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Carmel Valley Village. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Carmel Valley Village. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Oakland and Carmel Valley Village is 125 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Carmel Valley Village without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Oakland to Carmel Valley Village, including transfers.
Oakland to Carmel Valley Village bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Carmel Valley Village train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Carmel Valley Village is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 3h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $650 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Carmel Valley Village, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland to Carmel Valley Village bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Oakland to Carmel Valley Village train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Carmel Valley Village is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Oakland to Carmel Valley Village.
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