There are 5 ways to get from San Bruno to Carmel by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 9m$98–140Drive 105.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Bruno to Carmelcar 105.9 mi
1h 56m$20–28Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
5h 9m$35–51Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 39m$65–83Caltrain, train, bus
- Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
5h 54m$36–68
San Bruno to Carmel by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Bruno to Carmel is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from San Bruno to Carmel is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from San Bruno to Carmel. However, there are services departing from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between San Bruno and Carmel is 126 miles. The road distance is 106.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Bruno to Carmel without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 4h 9m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from San Bruno to Carmel, including transfers.
San Bruno to Carmel train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound station.
San Bruno to Carmel train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Bruno to Carmel is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from San Bruno to Carmel.
There are 200+ hotels available in Carmel.
What companies run services between San Bruno, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to Carmel via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 9m. 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.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $8–10
Train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $8–10
Train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $8–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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