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How to get fromPalm Springs to Carmelby plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Carmel by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h
    $192–411

  2. Drive 425.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Carmelcar car 425.3 mi
    7h 24m
    $78–113

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 36m
    $217–383

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 40m
    $136–202

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 44m
    $292–881

Palm Springs to Carmel by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Salinas in around 15h 40m.

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