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How to get fromPier 39 to Carmelby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Pier 39 to Carmel by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Caltrain, train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 13m
    $102–144

  2. Drive 119.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pier 39 to Carmelcar car 119.3 mi
    2h 13m
    $22–32

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco 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 12m
    $38–55

  4. Line 8 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from North Point St & Stockton St to Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BARTbus bus 8 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 3m
    $68–87

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 40m
    $36–56

  6. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco 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 7m
    $40–72

Pier 39 to Carmel by foot, bus, subway, and shuttle

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to Carmel via Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, 4th St & King St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Union St & Columbus Ave, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 6h 40m.

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