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How to get fromAnaheim to Carmelby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Anaheim to Carmel by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    5h 56m
    $290–729

  2. Drive 348.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Anaheim to Carmelcar car 348.2 mi
    6h 5m
    $64–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 25m
    $188–341

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h
    $83–147

  5. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 58m
    $101–397

  6. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    6h 34m
    $249–760

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 35m
    $241–867

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    6h 32m
    $479–826

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 33m
    $551–833

  10. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 20m
    $248–906

  11. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 24m
    $121–214

Anaheim to Carmel by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Salinas in around 12h.

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