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How to get fromSan Diego to Carmichaelby plane, tram, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Carmichael by plane, tram, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Mather Field/Mills Stationtram tram
    3h 13m
    $99–274
  2. Drive  507.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Carmichaelcar car 507.4 mi
    8h 39m
    $93–134
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus bus FlixBus N2003
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    15h 3m
    $127–193
  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 44m
    $373–580
  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    16h 3m
    $96–140

San Diego to Carmichael by bus, subway, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Carmichael, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Mather Field/Mills Station via Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Sacramento Valley Station in around 18h 44m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 13h 5m.

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