Travel

Flights

  • San Francisco Airport (SFO)

    2+ hour drive to Carmel

    The largest nearby airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located about a 2+ hour drive from Carmel.

  • San Jose Airport (SJC)

    1.5-hour drive to Carmel

    San Jose offers more flight options than Monterey. If you’re traveling from the East Coast, you’ll still likely need to connect through a hub city.

  • Monterey Airport (MRY)

    15 minutes from Carmel

    Monterey is a small regional airport with limited direct flights. East Coast travelers will typically need to connect through Denver, Phoenix, or Los Angeles.

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Transportation

  • Shuttle Services

    ABC Airporter
    Shuttle service between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Carmel.

    Groome Transportation
    Bus service from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Monterey. The SFO trip takes about 2.5 hours and costs around $65.

  • Car Rentals & Private Cars

    Car Rentals
    Available at all airports for flexible travel in Carmel and nearby areas.

    Uber & Lyft
    Convenient rideshare options from all major airports to Carmel.

    Main Event Transportation
    Private car and charter services from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Jose International Airport (SJC) directly to Carmel.