There are 4 ways to get from Rocklin to Carmel by train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 1m$135–233Drive 210.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rocklin to Carmelcar 210.8 mi
3h 39m$39–56Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
7h 23m$99–167Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to San Josetrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 12m$77–143
Rocklin to Carmel by train, bus, and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rocklin to Carmel is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rocklin to Carmel is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Rocklin station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Rocklin Amtrak Station and arriving at Salinas via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Rocklin and Carmel is 242 miles. The road distance is 212 miles.
The best way to get from Rocklin to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Rocklin to Carmel, including transfers.
Rocklin to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rocklin Amtrak Station.
Rocklin to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rocklin to Carmel is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Rocklin to Carmel.
There are 200+ hotels available in Carmel.
What companies run services between Rocklin, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Carmel via Oakland and Salinas in around 7h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
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