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

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There are 8 ways to get from Truckee to Carmel by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ridebus bus Northstar
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    10h 8m
    $148–164

  2. Drive 289.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Carmelcar car 289.6 mi
    5h
    $53–77

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 20m
    $166–291

  4. Bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane RNO - MRY
    8h 15m
    $222–620

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 43m
    $127–142

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 48m
    $87–166

  7. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 18m
    $244–537

  8. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 6m
    $414–627

Truckee to Carmel by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 8m

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

You can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Carmel via Sacramento and Salinas in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Jose Park and Ride, Tamien Caltrain Northbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 10h 43m.

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