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How to get fromSan Jose to Carmelby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Carmel by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SJC - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    7h 46m
    $272–942

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $385–740

  3. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $713–1,610

  4. Drive 2,271.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Carmelcar car 2,271.9 mi
    35h 50m
    $415–599

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    7h 15m
    $276–810

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane OAK - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    8h 42m
    $279–1,002

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MRY - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    10h 50m
    $323–1,000

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,952.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Carmel via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-J, and Keystone Crossing - 8702 N in around 2d 7h.

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