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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 22m
    $105–148

  2. Drive 144.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stockton to Carmelcar car 144.5 mi
    2h 35m
    $27–39

  3. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train Ace
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    5h 45m
    $64–83

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 15m
    $54–79

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 22m
    $41–59

Stockton to Carmel by train, bus, and shuttle

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 174.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Carmel via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and Salinas in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockton to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose and Salinas in around 6h 15m.

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