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How to get fromSan Jose to Carmel Mission Innby train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Carmel Mission Inn 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 Carmel Mission Inntaxi taxi
    2h 11m
    $92–129

  2. Drive 74.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Carmel Mission Inncar car 74.8 mi
    1h 23m
    $14–20

  3. Bus

    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
    $30–42

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2h 41m
    $52–60

  5. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    3h 24m
    $25–36

  6. Train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 9m
    $26–51

San Jose to Carmel Mission Inn by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 89.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

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

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