How to Travel from

San Mateo to Carmel

by Plane, Route or Car

United States of America San Mateo Carmel

Cheapest

By car (3 851 km)

37 h 14 min

3851 km.

from $211

Fastest

Other

Train

3 h 56 min

118 km.

from $164.28

Train, Bus (Caltrain)

4 h 58 min

117 km.

from $43.73

Train, Bus (Caltrain)

5 h 43 min

117 km.

from $62.77

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:

+1 800-660-4287

Website:

caltrain.com

Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$7.65–$10.21

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:

$10.84–$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 Terminal 2-Lower Level to Monterey

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$70.16–$82.92

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–$43.37

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:

$2.17–$3.70

What is the cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Carmel?

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Carmel is to drive which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo to Carmel?

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Carmel is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $16.30 - $25 .

How far is it from San Mateo to Carmel?

The distance between San Mateo and Carmel is 193 km. The road distance is 160 km.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Carmel without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 3h 56m and costs $81.52 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from San Mateo to Carmel?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from San Mateo to Carmel, including transfers.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Carmel is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from San Mateo to Carmel.

Where can I stay near Carmel?

There are 271+ hotels available in Carmel. Prices start at $62.05 per night.

Book in Carmel

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Fine

8.8

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Fine

8.8

Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis/Carmel

13090 Pennsylvania Street, Carmel

Fine

8.5

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Point Lobos

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Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo

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Five ways to Travel from San Mateo to Carmel

Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Amtrak

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Flixbus USA

Monterey-Salinas Transit

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