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

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

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  1. Caltrain, train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 58m
    $169–224

  2. Drive 132.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tiburon to Carmelcar car 132.5 mi
    2h 35m
    $25–35

  3. Ferry, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Tiburon Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Bferry ferry
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 39m
    $38–70

  4. Line 120 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Reed Blvd & Belvedere Dr to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 120
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 52m
    $75–97

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 27m
    $48–103

Tiburon to Carmel by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a vehicle from Tiburon to Carmel via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 4h 58m.

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