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

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There are 10 ways to get from Raleigh to Carmel by plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane RDU - MRY
    11h 15m
    $178–708

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    3d 11h
    $1,196–2,463

  3. Drive 2,751.7 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Carmelcar car 2,751.7 mi
    45h 3m
    $503–726

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RDU - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    12h 17m
    $270–916

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDU - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 46m
    $240–476

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RDU - 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
    13h 45m
    $290–980

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane RDU - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gilroy to Carmeltaxi taxi
    14h
    $338–952

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLT - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    15h 3m
    $268–652

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3d 13h
    $949–1,989

  10. Train via Seattle (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Salinastrain train
    4d 5h
    $1,365–2,910

Raleigh to Carmel by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$949Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,403.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Carmel via Chicago Union Station, Emeryville, and Salinas in around 3d 11h.

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