There are 5 ways to get from Oroville to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
9h 54m$162–285Drive 249.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oroville to Carmelcar 249.9 mi
4h 28m$46–66Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oroville Amtrak 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
10h 15m$93–136Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to Sacramentobus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SMF - MRY
9h 2m$60–282Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 13m$91–175
Oroville to Carmel by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oroville to Carmel is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Oroville to Carmel is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Oroville to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Stockton, San Jose and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Oroville to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Oroville and Carmel is 327 miles. The road distance is 251.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oroville to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Oroville to Carmel, including transfers.
Oroville to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Oroville to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Oroville to Carmel is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $160 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Oroville, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Stockton, San Jose, and Salinas in around 10h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- 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
Bus from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Oroville to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Oroville to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oroville to Carmel is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Oroville to Carmel.
There are 200+ hotels available in Carmel.





