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

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There are 7 ways to get from Calabasas to Carmel by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 13m
    $231–368

  2. Drive 290 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Calabasas to Carmelcar car 290 mi
    5h 44m
    $53–77

  3. Line 169 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mulholland / Ave San Luis to Saticoy / Woodleybus bus
    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
    6h 23m
    $284–721

  4. Line 169 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mulholland / Ave San Luis to Saticoy / Woodleybus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    7h 21m
    $156–678

  5. Line 161 bus, bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Avenue San Luis / Mulholland to Canoga Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Chatsworth Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    6h 38m
    $474–819

  6. 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 39m
    $546–826

  7. Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Park Granada & Calabasas Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus bus
    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
    9h 1m
    $106–403

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calabasas to Carmel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 354.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 7h 21m.

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