There are 6 ways to get from Avila Beach to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 48m$146–218Drive 140.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Avila Beach to Carmelcar 140.1 mi
2h 56m$26–37Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 17m$85–121Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SBP - MRY
5h 41m$68–247Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 32m$85–146Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 36m$251–514
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avila Beach to Carmel is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Avila Beach to Carmel is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Avila Beach to Carmel. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Avila Beach to Carmel. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Avila Beach and Carmel is 167 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.
The best way to get from Avila Beach to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Avila Beach to Carmel, including transfers.
Avila Beach to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Avila Beach to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Avila Beach to Carmel is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $140 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Avila Beach, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Avila Beach to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via San Luis Obispo and Salinas in around 5h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–200
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–220
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–160
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Avila Beach to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Avila Beach to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avila Beach to Carmel is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Avila Beach to Carmel.
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