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How to get fromBurbank Airport (BUR) to Carmel Valleyby train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, train, plane, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Carmel Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, train, plane, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 47m
    $67–119

  2. Drive 117.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Carmel Valleycar car 117.2 mi
    2h 7m
    $22–31

  3. Line 169 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Burbank Airport Ritc to Woodley / Saticoybus bus 169
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus bus
    5h 14m
    $78–142

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Carmel Valleyrideshare rideshare 117.2 mi
    2h 7m

  5. Train, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    4h 39m
    $208–632

  6. Train, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 4th Stbus bus 101
    5h 35m
    $34–46

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burbank Airport Ritc to Carmel Valley via Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Sorrento Valley/Del Mar in around 5h 14m.

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