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How to get fromStanford to Carmelby bus, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, Caltrain, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus bus 281
    2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Carmeltaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $96–139

  2. Drive 85.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanford to Carmelcar car 85.1 mi
    1h 40m
    $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
    5h 3m
    $34–51

  4. Line 22 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    5h 15m
    $53–69

  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 53m
    $35–65

Stanford to Carmel by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Stanford, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Stanford Oval to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 5h 3m.

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