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How to get fromSeattle to Carmelby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, subway, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Carmel by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, subway, or taxi

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SEA - MRY
    6h 31m
    $66–292

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    26h 41m
    $397–752

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    27h 4m
    $180–335

  4. Drive 910.3 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Carmelcar car 910.3 mi
    15h 38m
    $167–240

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 22m
    $193–439

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 32m
    $213–449

  7. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 18m
    $235–471

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 57m
    $284–453

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SEA - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gilroy to Carmeltaxi taxi
    9h 22m
    $492–606

Seattle to Carmel by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration27h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 775.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $320–700 and the journey takes 26h 11m.

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