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California to Carmel

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$402.17

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$141.30

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$152.17

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$92.39

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Rio
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$2.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from California to Carmel?

The cheapest way to get from California to Carmel is to bus which costs $31.52 - $97.83 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Carmel?

The fastest way to get from California to Carmel is to fly and line 5 bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $184.78 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between California and Carmel?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Rio Road / Oliver via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from California to Carmel?

The distance between California and Carmel is 178 km. The road distance is 523 km.

How do I travel from California to Carmel without a car?

The best way to get from California to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from California to Carmel?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from California to Carmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Carmel bus from?

California to Carmel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Train or bus from California to Carmel?

The best way to get from California to Carmel is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $97.83 and takes 9h.

Where does the California to Carmel bus arrive?

California to Carmel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salinas Train Station.

Can I drive from California to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Carmel is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from California to Carmel.

Where can I stay near Carmel?

There are 266+ hotels available in Carmel. Prices start at $64.03 per night.
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