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

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

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  1. Caltrain, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 20m
    $141–191

  2. Drive 110.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pacifica to Carmelcar car 110.9 mi
    2h 3m
    $21–30

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 35m
    $45–66

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    5h 31m
    $68–88

  5. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 20m
    $47–83

Pacifica to Carmel by bus, subway, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Pacifica to Carmel via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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