There are 5 ways to get from Pleasant Hill to Carmel by train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 36m$107–164Drive 122.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pleasant Hill to Carmelcar 122.7 mi
2h 8m$23–33BART, bus
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 34m$40–62BART, shuttle
- Take the subway from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
6h 8m$72–91Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 58m$48–76
Pleasant Hill to Carmel by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pleasant Hill to Carmel is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Pleasant Hill to Carmel is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pleasant Hill to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Cleaveland Rd and Trelany Rd and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via MacArthur BART Station, Emeryville and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Pleasant Hill to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre and arriving at Salinas via 12th Street / Oakland City Center and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Pleasant Hill and Carmel is 150 miles. The road distance is 123.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pleasant Hill to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Pleasant Hill to Carmel, including transfers.
Pleasant Hill to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Pleasant Hill to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Pleasant Hill to Carmel is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Pleasant Hill, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleaveland Rd and Trelany Rd to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Pleasant Hill BART, Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre, MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, and Salinas in around 6h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- BART
Subway from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $13–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Pleasant Hill to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Pleasant Hill to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pleasant Hill to Carmel is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Pleasant Hill to Carmel.
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