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Four ways to Travel from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands

Composite routes from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands

Cheapest
2 h 13 min
Car
192 km.
from $10
Other
3 h 49 min
146 km.
from $80.83
4 h 29 min
146 km.
from $190.93
4 h 45 min
Train
147 km.
from $87.36

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$472.00

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.48–$82.92
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.16–$89.30

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.76–$56.13
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.29–$44.65

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Email:
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands is to drive which costs $20.65 - $31.52 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $20.65 - $31.52 .

How far is it from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands?

The distance between San Francisco and Carmel Highlands is 219 km. The road distance is 192.8 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $39.13 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $39.13 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $97.83 - $184.78 and takes 4h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $217.39 - $456.52 and takes 2h 38m.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Carmel Highlands is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands.

Where can I stay near Carmel Highlands?

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