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How to get fromSilicon Valley to Carmelby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 38m
    $96–137

  2. Drive 86.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Carmelcar car 86.6 mi
    1h 38m
    $16–23

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    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
    4h 38m
    $33–48

  4. Line 22 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Galvez to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus Rapid 522 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 52m
    $52–68

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 23m
    $34–65

Silicon Valley to Carmel by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, 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 train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 38m.

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