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How to get fromPalo Alto to Carmel Valley Villageby train, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Carmel Valley Village by train, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Carmel Valley Villagetaxi taxi
    2h 41m
    $75–100

  2. Drive 91.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Carmel Valley Villagecar car 91.7 mi
    1h 40m
    $17–25

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 26m
    $76–116

  4. Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    3h 3m
    $244–668

  5. Line 21 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 21
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 36m
    $90–123

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Carmel Valley Village, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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