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

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There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Carmel by plane, bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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

  2. Drive 320.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno to Carmelcar car 320.9 mi
    5h 33m
    $59–85

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    10h 29m
    $100–149

  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
    12h 29m
    $177–314

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Bus, train

    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
    11h 33m
    $91–175

  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
    11h 48m
    $84–138

Reno to Carmel by bus, subway, and shuttle

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, 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 train from Reno to Carmel via Sacramento and Salinas in around 12h 29m.

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