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How to get fromCalifornia to Carmelby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Carmel by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl to Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Centerbus bus
    5h 3m
    $206–569

  2. Drive 322.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Carmelcar car 322.5 mi
    5h 39m
    $59–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 49m
    $183–319

  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
    10h 40m
    $99–159

California to Carmel by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between California, 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Salinas in around 10h 40m.

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