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How to get fromSan Jose to Carmelby train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Carmel by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Carmeltaxi taxi
    2h 10m
    $91–129

  2. Drive 74.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Carmelcar car 74.7 mi
    1h 22m
    $14–20

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 10m
    $28–41

  4. Shuttle, line 5 bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5
    2h 31m
    $52–60

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 55m
    $29–57

San Jose to Carmel by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas in around 3h 10m.

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