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How to get fromBurbank to Carmelby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Burbank to Carmel by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    3h 23m
    $472–768

  2. Drive 312.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burbank to Carmelcar car 312.6 mi
    5h 26m
    $58–83

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 36m
    $173–320

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Burbank to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 45m
    $108–188

  5. 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
    4h 24m
    $539–784

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 9m
    $242–721

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

    1. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown 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 39m
    $289–728

  8. 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 37m
    $161–685

Burbank to Carmel by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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