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How to get fromArcadia to Carmelby tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Arcadia to Carmel by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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

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    1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    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
    $284–721

  2. Drive 330 mi

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    1. Drive from Arcadia to Carmelcar car 330 mi
    5h 45m
    $61–87

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 26m
    $182–327

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 42m
    $102–163

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 54m
    $156–678

  6. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    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
    $473–818

  7. 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
    $545–825

  8. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 18m
    $103–399

Arcadia to Carmel by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Arcadia, 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 Huntington / Santa Clara to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Huntington / Maycrest, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Salinas in around 12h 42m.

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