| Directions to
Carmel River Inn
Carmel River Inn
is located at the south end of Carmel, California, on Highway One. The
Monterey Peninsula is a spectacular area for driving, so most visitors
come to Carmel by car. Below you will find detailed directions for
arrival by car,
plane and
train, along with a
chart to
estimate your journey time.
By Car:
From San
Francisco, Carmel River Inn is approximately 2 hours' drive south of San
Francisco International Airport. From San Francisco International
Airport, head south on Highway 101 and take the Highway 68 exit, follow
highway 68 to Highway One and head south on Highway One. Carmel River
Inn is on your right, on Oliver Road, just after Rio Road.
From Los Angeles,
Carmel River Inn is approximately 6 hours' drive north of Los Angeles
International Airport. Exit the airport and take Interstate 405 North.
Take Interstate 405 to Interstate 5 North. Take Interstate 5 North to
Highway 152. Take Highway 152 towards Gilroy/Hollister. Turn Left onto
Highway 156 West, which becomes Highway One South. Carmel River Inn is
on your right, on Oliver Road, just after Rio Road.
By plane:
The closest
international airport to Carmel is San Francisco International Airport,
which is 2 hours' drive north of Carmel River Inn. 
Los Angeles
International Airport is 6 hours' drive south of Carmel River Inn.
Monterey Peninsula
airport is 7 miles north of Carmel River Inn on Highway 68. Monterey
Peninsula airport offers more than 80 flights per day to Los Angeles,
San Francisco and Phoenix. Monterey Peninsula airport is served by
United Airlines/Express, American Airlines/American Eagle and America
West Airlines/Express, and their worldwide partners. Monterey Peninsula
airport is located on Olmstead Road off highway 68, just outside
Monterey. Rental cars can be picked up and dropped off at the airport.
San Jose International
airport is approximately 2 hours' drive north of Carmel River Inn. San
Jose airport has flights to Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, Portland, Las
Vegas, Dallas, Honolulu, Detroit and Baltimore. San Jose airport is
served by, Alaska Air, American Eagle, America West, ATA, Continental,
Delta, Frontier, Horizon, Mexicana, Northwest, Southwest Airlines,
United Airlines/Express
By train:
The closest Amtrak
train station is in Salinas. Monterey and Carmel have small regional
train stations. Amtrak provides service from Los Angeles to Seattle,
along the Pacific Coast. This train service offers, sleeper cars, dining
car and sightseeing lounge. Call (800) USA-RAIL for more information.
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Travel method |
Approx journey time |
|
San Francisco
|
Driving |
2 Hours |
| Los Angeles |
Driving |
6.5 Hours |
| San Francisco |
Train |
5 Hours |
| Los Angeles |
Train |
9 Hours |
| Seattle |
Train |
15 Hours |
| Oakland |
Train |
4 Hours |
| San Francisco |
Plane |
1.75 |
| Los Angeles |
Plane |
2.5 Hours |
| Phoenix |
Plane |
3 Hours |
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