There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, 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.
Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 27m$101–142Drive 116.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopcar 116.6 mi
2h 8m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
5h 5m$36–54Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 13m$67–85Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from San Francisco 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 27m$39–54
San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between San Francisco and Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop is 137 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 4h 27m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop, including transfers.
San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop is to Caltrain and train which takes 4h 27m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
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
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- 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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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from San Francisco to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop.
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