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Four ways to Travel from San Francisco to Carmel Valley

Composite routes from San Francisco to Carmel Valley

Cheapest
8 h 10 min
Car
780 km.
from $42
Other
3 h 36 min
Train, Bus
156 km.
from $131.15
4 h 21 min
156 km.
from $150.17

Transport providers

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

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.38–$89.30

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 Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.29–$44.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Valley is to drive which costs $21.74 - $32.61 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Valley is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 .

How far is it from San Francisco to Carmel Valley?

The distance between San Francisco and Carmel Valley is 202 km. The road distance is 199.6 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Valley without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $70.65 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from San Francisco to Carmel Valley, including transfers.

Train or bus from San Francisco to Carmel Valley?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Carmel Valley is to Caltrain and train which takes 4h 21m and costs $70.65 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $173.91 and takes 4h 44m.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Carmel Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Carmel Valley is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from San Francisco to Carmel Valley.

Where can I stay near Carmel Valley?

There are 284+ hotels available in Carmel Valley. Prices start at $64.03 per night.
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