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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vallejo to Carmel by train (Amtrak), ferry, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 40m
    $108–165

  2. Drive 139.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vallejo to Carmelcar car 139.8 mi
    2h 26m
    $26–37

  3. Ferry, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Vallejo Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Eferry ferry Vjo
    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
    7h 10m
    $52–73

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 13m
    $54–83

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 57m
    $52–109

  6. Ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Vallejo Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Eferry ferry Vjo
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 20m
    $81–104

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, Oakland, and Salinas in around 7h 13m.

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