There are 5 ways to get from Sausalito to Carmel by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 52m$109–173Drive 125.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sausalito to Carmelcar 125.4 mi
2h 25m$23–34Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 18m$76–95Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 20m$89–105Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
7h 2m$43–63
Sausalito to Carmel by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sausalito to Carmel is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sausalito to Carmel is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sausalito to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Bridgeway & Pine St and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco, San Jose and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Sausalito to Carmel. However, there are services departing from California St & Van Ness Ave and arriving at Salinas via Embarcadero and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Sausalito and Carmel is 149 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sausalito to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Sausalito to Carmel, including transfers.
Sausalito to Carmel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
Sausalito to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Sausalito to Carmel is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Sausalito, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Sausalito to Carmel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Sausalito to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sausalito to Carmel is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Sausalito to Carmel.
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