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How to get fromCarmel to Anaheimby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Carmel to Anaheim by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus
    6h 21m
    $249–760

  2. Drive 347.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Anaheimcar car 347.9 mi
    6h 5m
    $64–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    11h
    $187–340

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 50m
    $78–145

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    7h 11m
    $78–237

  6. Line 5 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearlbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    6h 28m
    $289–730

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    7h 39m
    $241–867

  8. Line 5 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearlbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    6h 56m
    $478–827

  9. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    8h 14m
    $550–834

  10. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 38m
    $238–880

  11. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 59m
    $126–214

Carmel to Anaheim by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 13h 50m.

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