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How to get fromPortland to Carmelby plane, shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Carmel by plane, shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or taxi

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

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 21m
    $150–466

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PDX - MRY
    7h 26m
    $63–329

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    21h 44m
    $181–255

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 14m
    $531–791

  5. Drive  737.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Carmelcar car 737.8 mi
    12h 40m
    $122–176

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 31m
    $190–446

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - 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
    8h 1m
    $311–460

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane PDX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gilroy to Carmeltaxi taxi
    8h 36m
    $258–661

Portland to Carmel by bus and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $460–750 and the journey takes 21h 44m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours.

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