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How to get fromPhoenix to Carmelby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, subway, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Phoenix to Carmel by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, subway, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PHX - MRY
    5h 1m
    $195–1,206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    19h 24m
    $100–138

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 52m
    $171–354

  4. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    19h 1m
    $199–356

  5. Drive 690.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Carmelcar car 690.6 mi
    11h 33m
    $126–183

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 9m
    $227–303

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 19m
    $197–973

  8. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 49m
    $378–527

  9. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    20h 21m
    $382–697

Phoenix to Carmel by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl in around 19h 24m.

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