There are 5 ways to get from Saratoga to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 47m$96–138Drive 69.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saratoga to Carmelcar 69.6 mi
1h 21m$13–19Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 46m$32–49Line 60 bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Winchester Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bbus 60
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 28m$52–71Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 31m$34–66
Saratoga to Carmel by bus and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga to Carmel is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga to Carmel is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Saratoga to Carmel. However, there are services departing from West Valley College and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Saratoga station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Winchester Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Saratoga and Carmel is 99 miles. The road distance is 70 miles.
The best way to get from Saratoga to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Saratoga to Carmel, including transfers.
Saratoga to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Saratoga to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Saratoga to Carmel is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Saratoga, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Valley College to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Winchester Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Saratoga to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Saratoga to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga to Carmel is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Saratoga to Carmel.
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