How to Travel from

San Francisco to Carmel Valley

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America San Francisco Carmel Valley

How to Get from San Francisco to Carmel Valley

Plane

1 h 26 min

Select a Ticket

Car

8 h 10 min

from $42

Rideshare

8 h 10 min

from $10.17

Cheapest

By car (780 km)

8 h 10 min

780 km.

from $42

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

8 h 10 min

780 km.

from $10.17

Train, Bus

3 h 36 min

156 km.

from $131.15

Train

4 h 21 min

156 km.

from $150.17

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:

[email protected]

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:

[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 Jose to Salinas

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$8.29–$44.65

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.

Book in Carmel Valley

The Quail

8205 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel Valley

Contenta Inn

20 Via Contenta, Carmel Valley

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

One Old Ranch Road, Carmel Valley

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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.

Bixby Creek Bridge

Bixby Bridge, also known as Bixby Creek Bridge, on the Big Sur coast of California, is one of the most photographed bridges in California due to its aesthetic design, "graceful architecture and magnificent setting". It is a reinforced concrete open-spandrel arch bridge. The bridge is 120 miles (190 km) south of San Francisco and 13 miles (21 km) south of Carmel in Monterey County on State Route 1.

Five ways to Travel from San Francisco to Carmel Valley

Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Amtrak

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Groome Transportation

Flixbus USA

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