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How to get fromPleasanton to Carmelby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Pleasanton to Carmel by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 9m
    $99–140

  2. Drive 100 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pleasanton to Carmelcar car 100 mi
    1h 46m
    $19–27

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 9m
    $35–51

  4. Bus, BART, line 60 bus, shuttle, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from First St & Neal St WB to Dublin/Pleasanton BART Unloadingbus bus 10R / ...
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Bay Fairsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Bay Fair to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal Bbus bus 60
    5. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5
    5h 33m
    $58–78

  5. Train, bus via Pleasanton Station

    1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 54m
    $37–68

Pleasanton to Carmel by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Pleasanton, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Pleasanton Station to Carmel via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 9m.

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