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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Carmeltaxi taxi
    3h 24m
    $95–135

  2. Drive 77.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Carmelcar car 77.6 mi
    1h 29m
    $15–21

  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 24m
    $31–46

  4. Line 22 bus, line 60 bus, shuttle, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Mathilda to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to SJC Airport Terminal Bbus bus 60
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus 5
    4h 14m
    $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 9m
    $33–63

Sunnyvale to Carmel by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 24m.

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