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How to get fromSan Anselmo to Carmelby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Anselmo to Carmel by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 40m
    $110–174

  2. Drive 134.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Anselmo to Carmelcar car 134.5 mi
    2h 37m
    $25–36

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 19m
    $46–70

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 25m
    $91–107

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 35m
    $44–70

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 4m
    $48–102

San Anselmo to Carmel by bus, tram, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between San Anselmo, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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