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How to get fromReno Airport (RNO) to Carmelby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Carmel by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane RNO - MRY
    5h 33m
    $219–608

  2. Drive 323.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Carmelcar car 323.7 mi
    5h 40m
    $60–86

  3. Bus, train via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 48m
    $91–181

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 44m
    $177–320

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Reno-RNO to Carmelrideshare rideshare 323.7 mi
    5h 40m

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 36m
    $246–515

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

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 24m
    $414–586

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 3m
    $82–146

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train
    14h 32m
    $96–175

Reno Airport (RNO) to Carmel by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to Carmel via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS, Reno, Sacramento, and Salinas in around 13h 44m.

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