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How to get fromSan Ramon to Carmelby train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 50m
    $112–169

  2. Drive 109.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Ramon to Carmelcar car 109.2 mi
    1h 54m
    $20–29

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Bay Fair to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 22m
    $40–60

  4. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway Yellow-S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 31m
    $71–91

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 3m
    $49–95

San Ramon to Carmel by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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