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How to get fromWalnut Creek to Carmelby train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 18m
    $105–161

  2. Drive 119.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Carmelcar car 119.4 mi
    2h 6m
    $22–32

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 9m
    $39–59

  4. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway Yellow-S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    5h 44m
    $70–89

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 34m
    $47–73

Walnut Creek to Carmel by subway and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Walnut Creek, 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 subway from Walnut Creek to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, and Salinas in around 6h 34m.

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