How to Travel from

San Francisco to Carmel Highlands

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America San Francisco Carmel Highlands

Cheapest

By car (192 km)

2 h 13 min

192 km.

from $10

Other

Rideshare

2 h 13 min

192 km.

from $7.30

Bus

3 h 49 min

146 km.

from $80.83

Train

4 h 29 min

146 km.

from $190.93

Train, Bus

4 h 45 min

147 km.

from $87.36

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey

Ave. Duration:

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:

[email protected]

Website:

groometransportation.com

Bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey

Ave. Duration:

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:

[email protected]

Website:

mst.org/

Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.30–$3.83

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.

Point Lobos

Point Lobos and the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a state park in California. Adjoining Point Lobos is "one of the richest marine habitats in California". The ocean habitat is protected by two marine protected areas, the Point Lobos State Marine Reserve and Point Lobos State Marine Conservation Area. The sea near Point Lobos is considered one of the best locations for scuba diving on the Monterey Peninsula and along the California coast.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California. Known for its regional focus on the marine habitats of Monterey Bay, it was the first to exhibit a living kelp forest when it opened in October 1984. Its biologists have pioneered the animal husbandry of jellyfish and it was the first to successfully care for and display a great white shark. The organization's research and conservation efforts also focus on sea otters, various birds, and tunas. Seafood Watch, a sustainable seafood advisory list published by the aquarium beginning in 1999, has influenced the discussion surrounding sustainable seafood. The aquarium was home to Otter 841 prior to her release into the wild as well as Rosa, the oldest living sea otter at the time of her death.

Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo

Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Río Carmelo (English: The Mission of Saint Charles Borromeo of the Carmel River), first built in 1797, is one of the most authentically restored Catholic mission churches in California. Located at the mouth of Carmel Valley, California, it is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark.

Five ways to Travel from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Train operators

Caltrain

Amtrak

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Flixbus USA

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Questions and Answers

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

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

How far is it from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands?

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

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

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Carmel Highlands?

Where can I stay near Carmel Highlands?