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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 8m
    $104–159

  2. Drive 120.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orinda to Carmelcar car 120.9 mi
    2h 7m
    $23–32

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 59m
    $38–57

  4. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Orinda to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway Yellow-S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    5h 34m
    $69–88

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 24m
    $46–71

Orinda to Carmel by subway and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Orinda, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Orinda to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, and Salinas in around 6h 24m.

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